Horses and Buggies on the Road
Iowa Code § 321.234 — a rider or a buggy driver follows the driver's rules
A person riding an animal or driving an animal drawing a vehicle on a roadway is subject to the motor vehicle chapter's rules for the driver of a vehicle, except those that by their nature can have no application.
Who handles this in Iowa: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Iowa directory.
Which lamps or emblem a buggy carries, and whether the impaired driving law reaches a rider, are not settled by this section. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Iowa attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Iowa Code § 321.234 — Bicycles, animals, or animal-drawn vehicles
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Iowa attorney.