Which side of the road?

[Marsha Cassada]

When I'm walking with the horses I go on the left side, facing traffic. When I'm in the cart, I go on the right, with traffic. Does that sound right?

 

[Willow Flats]

That's what we do. While driving we are supposed to follow the traffic laws. But walking with or without horses if cars are coming I just cross to the other side to give them room and walk in the direction that would be against traffic.

 

[Kelly]

Yes, while driving we are suppose to go with the flow of traffic…. But when I walk, I also go with the flow of traffic. I figure if someone is gonna run me over, I’d rather NOT see it coming LOL LOL


Kinda like in the middle of the night…. I turn my phone off…. If there is bad news or an emergency at least I will get a good night sleep before I have to deal with it

 

[Dragon Hill]

I don't walk, ride, or drive my horses on the road because I'm a big chicken.

 

[Cayuse]

I don't walk, ride, or drive my horses on the road because I'm a big chicken.

Around here it's impossible, I wouldn't dare do it. Road rage is a thing

 

[Maryann at MiniV]

Marsha, you are doing it correctly, IMO. While carting you should be moving in the direction of the traffic, like a bicyclist should do. While walking your horse, you are a "pedestrian" and should be facing the traffic.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I've tried to explain this to my sister and others who walk horses with me but they refuse. Then we end up walking on both sides of the road, which is a hazard to traffic. I guess because I was a pedestrian for so many years, it is natural for me to walk facing traffic. People who have never had to walk anywhere only think about driving. It seems weird to them to face traffic.
Very walk friendly area here. All the semi drivers at the elevator waiting for us, traffic on the highway stopped for us to cross, never anything but smiles and having our pictures taken.

 

[Silver City Heritage Farmstead]

I live in North Carolina, however, as an Army brat (then a transient adult), most state laws are similar.

Horses being ridden or driven are considered vehicles (as are bicyclists) and must obey all traffic laws...so are allowed an entire traffic lane. If you don't have turn signals, you must use hand signals when turning or changing lanes. You must stop at all stop signs, and follow the rules for rights-of-way.

Pedestrians must walk AGAINST the flow of traffic if there are no sidewalks.

*****Sad fact****

Four years ago, my 21 year old nephew decided to walk home from work one night. He was walking on the same side as traffic, in a VERY well lit area by a school, and was struck by a truck and killed instantly. Initial determination? Driver NOT at fault, because pedestrian was walking with the flow of traffic. As far as I know, this case is still being fought in court.

Sad, sad fact, yet it is still a fact. Please know your local traffic and pedestrian laws, and obey them. It might save your family, loved ones or friends unneeded grief.

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