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New Law Would Require Amish To Register Buggies Save Email Print
Posted: 4:41 PM Jan 2, 2008
Last Updated: 4:41 PM Jan 2, 2008

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A proposed state law would require buggies to have plates on their vehicles.

Representative Joan Ballweg has requested a draft of legislation that would create a law requiring buggies to be registered with the state.

Ballweg says a fee would be imposed on any animal drawn vehicle that travels on roadways. She says the decision would lie with each county or local government, and the money raised by the registration fees would stay in the county or municipality, to be used for transportation funding.

Ballweg introduced a similar bill in 2005.

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Posted by: Mary Byler Location: WI on Jan 6, 2008 at 05:43 PM
I feel that everyone who drives on the roads should have to pay for using those roads.. the same as everyone else.

Posted by: chips Llanelli uk Location: south wales uk on Jan 6, 2008 at 08:21 AM
I am surprised that you appear to have the same petty officials in the States as we do in the U.K. Surely it is not difficult to appreciate that a horse drawn vehicle does not exude the emissions or cause the wear and tear that an engine propelled vehicle causes. It may be prudent for local officials to use a horse for a short period

Posted by: David Location: Taylor Wi on Jan 2, 2008 at 08:47 PM
I am all for the amish to pay a registration fee for each and every buggy and wagon the pull down the road. The steel wheels break up the roadway in Jackson Co. These roads have to be repaired every year. I feel they should pay at least $40 every year per wagon.

Posted by: sheila Location: Thorp on Jan 2, 2008 at 06:48 PM
I think if the amish want to us are roads they should help pay for them. the same as we do.or have a time limit on when they can use the roads.

Posted by: kevin on Jan 2, 2008 at 05:04 PM
what next taxing us for being a registered voter

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