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In reply to the discussion: 9 injured when vehicle rear-ends Amish buggy in Wisconsin [View all]JohnnyRingo
(18,581 posts)8. Do Wisconsin Amish use lights on their buggies?
Here in NE Ohio they finally decided about 20 years ago that tail lights were lifesavers. The churches all got together and opted for SMV placards and red tail lights and even turn signals on some. There are still fatal mishaps now and then, but it's so much better now.
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I used to live in central Wisconsin, where there are plenty of Amish.
Fortinbras Armstrong
Nov 2021
#36
In Ohio the Amish have replaced about all their bicycles with e-bikes. I asked a Amish gentleman
doc03
Nov 2021
#15
If they got rid of their buggies it would effect their tourist business. It seems
doc03
Nov 2021
#20
I once saw a documentary about a barn raising in an Amish community.
Fortinbras Armstrong
Nov 2021
#38
I walk occasionally doing local errands like going to the grocery store.
Prof. Toru Tanaka
Nov 2021
#28
This particular man was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. n/t
Fortinbras Armstrong
Nov 2021
#39