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It is illegal to ride a horse down the street if it does not have a taillight attached.

City: Huntsville
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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

As early automobiles started sharing the dark, poorly lit streets with traditional equestrian riders, the vast speed difference created a massive safety hazard. Rather than banning horses, lawmakers required riders to attach a reflective device or literal lantern to their animal's rear. This prevented nighttime rear-end collisions between fast cars and slow horse carriages.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Huntsville Ordinance § 3-41
Huntsville City Code (Traffic)

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