Horses on the Road
G.S. 20-171 — a rider or a wagon driver is held to the driver's rules
Every person riding an animal or driving an animal drawing a vehicle on a highway is subject to the rules of the road that apply to the driver of a vehicle, except those that by their nature can have no application.
Who handles this in North Carolina: North Carolina Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the North Carolina directory.
Which lamps a wagon carries at night, and whether the impaired driving law reaches a rider, are not settled by this section. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed North Carolina attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- G.S. 20-171 — Traffic laws apply to persons riding animals or driving animal drawn vehicles
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed North Carolina attorney.