Amish Refuse to Put Reflective Triangles on Buggies

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Nearly two dozen Amish men went on trial Wednesday for refusing to put orange reflective triangles on their horse-drawn buggies.

The state requires the orange reflective triangle on all vehicles that don't exceed 25 mph. State police have issued citations to 22 men in the three years since the Swartzentruber community arrived in central Pennsylvania from Ohio. One man was jailed for three days after he refused to pay a $100 fine.

Instead of triangles, the group uses gray reflective tape and hang red lanterns on the buggies' sides.

...Defense lawyer Donna Doblick, said that requirement violates the Swartzentruber's constitutional rights by denying them the right to express themselves.

<small>[ April 11, 2002, 04:29 PM: Message edited by: Rt1Rebel ]</small>

So what is their basis for not wanting to put the orange triangles on???? If they can use the reflective tape-- why not the orange-- I don't really see much of a difference.... but I am not stepping on anyone's toes here--so someone let me know if there is... there is an amish community close to where I live-- and I don't know how many accidents there have been between the buggies and cars (usually it's the car's fault--being impatient/trying to pass when there is no room, etc). I would think they would want to try anything to keep from getting hit--it's for their safety.

It's too gaudy, showy, and worldly for them. I've seen buggies and horses hit by motor vehicles and it ain't pretty, but they stick to their principles until they die and their kids grow up and leave the church.

That's a Powerman 5000 song!, and is also in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2.

We have Amish around here that drive Firebirds and sportscars. I'm not lying either. <img border="0" alt="[Laughing]" title="" src="graemlins/laughing.gif" />

Tasha

All the Amish around here ride along in horse in buggies, they all sell a lot of good produce and do refinishing on furniture for most people.

so everyone is left handed and lives by amish????