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Sharing the Road With ​Slow Moving Vehicles

How to Share the Road with Our Amish Neighbors

Check Allegany County's map to discover where our Amish neighbors live and often drive. Please stay alert when traveling all throughout Allegany County and follow the safety tips below:
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Preventing Car-Buggy Crashes and Injuries
Rural roads are often narrower or may vary in width more than city streets. A narrow road give you less room to maneuver and can be especially dangerous when passing horse-drawn vehicles. A loose gravel or grass berm area can also be hazardous. Open ditches along rural roads are often deep and close to the road.

Seemingly open roadways may have sharp dips or unexpected turns. In cold weather, a road shaded by trees or buildings may be icy because then sun has not shone on that part of the roadway. Blind corners created by wooded areas, corn fields or other tall crops are also hazardous.
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Slow Moving Vehicles and Speed
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 Knowing "closure time" is a safety factor that could save lives. "Closure time" is the time a driver has to recognize and respond when coming upon other vehicles. Slow moving vehicles, including horse-drawn buggies and farm equipment, fall into this category.

Because it may be difficult for motorized vehicle drivers to judge the speed at which they will close in on the horse-drawn buggy, drivers should slow down immediately if you see a horse-drawn buggy ahead.

At Stop Signs and Signals
When stopped at a stop sign or light, remember to stay back since buggies often roll back a few feet after coming to a complete stop. An easy way to measure the distance is to stop your vehicle far enough back so that you can see where the rear wheels of the buggy touch the road. If you have a larger vehicle, like an SUV or van, allow more of a cushion.

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Pass with Caution
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Horse-drawn buggies, which are dark in color and may be difficult to spot, travel at a rate of 5 to 8 miles/hour; drastically slower than motorized vehicles. Remember these rules when passing a horse-drawn buggy:
  • Passing should be done only when it is safe and legal to do so in a passing zone.
  • Never pass on a hill or curve where oncoming traffic may put everyone at-risk; including the buggy occupants.
  • Allow ample room to pass. Be aware of your surroundings and road conditions. Loose rocks, fog, gravel, snow, wet pavement, and dirt may make passing hazardous.
  • Be patient. Gunning your vehicle, passing too closely or beeping your horn may spook the horse and cause it to swerve into your lane.
  • Be watchful of vehicles behind you that may also try to pass.
  • Do not assume that the horse-drawn buggy operator can see you. Be cautious of potential left-hand turns that could put the horse-drawn buggy directly in your path of travel.

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  • Home
    • Ardent In Action
    • About Us
    • Language Assistance Services
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board Portal
    • Meet the Team >
      • Join our Team
    • Our Mission, Vision, and Values
    • Affiliations
    • Financial Viablity
    • Ways to Help >
      • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Donate Today
      • Designated Gifts
    • Contact Us
  • Transportation
    • Bicycle Safety
    • CarFit >
      • CarFit Technician Training
    • Teen Driving Safety
    • Seat Belts Save Lives
    • Distracted Driving
    • Sharing the Roads in Amish Country
  • Mental Wellness
    • ROSE Program
    • Suicide Prevention >
      • Suicide Coalition
      • After a Suicide Loss
      • Learn the Facts
      • Community Resources
      • Resources for Schools
      • Education and Training >
        • Trainings >
          • safeTALK
          • ASIST
          • CONNECT
        • Youth Mental Health First Aid
      • Asking For Help
    • Trauma Informed Communities Throughout Allegany County
  • Children's Services
    • Every Bottom Covered
    • Child Passenger Safety Seat Program >
      • Car Seat Distribution Program
      • Monthly Fitting Station
      • Child Safety Seat Events
      • Child Passenger Safety Technician Training
    • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library >
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library June 2022 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library April 2022 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library March 2022 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library January 2022 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library October 2021 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library September 2021 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library August 2021 Activities
    • Help Me Grow
    • Southern Tier Child Advocacy Center
  • Age-Friendly
    • Building Age-Friendly Allegany County
    • Caregiver Support >
      • Powerful Tools for Caregivers
      • Forever Young
    • Senior Living Outreach Program
  • Health and Wellness
    • Falls Prevention Services >
      • Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
      • Growing Stronger
      • A Matter of Balance >
        • A Matter of Balance: Community Classes
      • Home Safety
    • Self-Management Programs >
      • Diabetes Self-Management Program
      • Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
      • Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions
      • Diabetes Prevention Program
      • Walk With Ease
    • STAMP OUT Medication Misuse and Abuse >
      • Medication Therapy Management and Falls Risk Reducation Program
    • CPR/AED/Basic First Aid >
      • Understanding Stroke
      • Stop Smoking for a Better Heart
      • Blood Pressure Monitoring Locations
      • First Aid/AED/CPR Training Registration
      • Exercise for a Healthy Heart