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It is illegal to honk your horn at an easily frightened horse.

City: Kansas City
Funny Rating:★★★★
Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

During the transition period when automobiles and horse-drawn carriages shared the roads, accidents were a frequent occurrence. Early drivers loved to blare their horns, which would send carriage horses into a panic and cause traffic disasters. This ordinance was drafted to enforce common courtesy and keep easily spooked livestock calm.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 70-241
Kansas City Traffic Regulations

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