Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-293b
Responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when approaching equestrians
Connecticut · General Statutes of Connecticut Chapter 248 — Vehicle Highway Use · Status: effective
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- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-293b, Responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when approaching equestrians, Connecticut, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2179207
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(a) When an operator of a motor vehicle is approaching a person riding a horse on a public highway, such operator shall reduce speed appropriately or stop, if necessary, to avoid endangering the equestrian or frightening or striking the horse.
(b) No operator of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an equestrian and horse may blow a horn or cause loud or unusual noises, in a manner to startle or frighten the horse.
(c) A statement concerning such responsibilities shall be included in the instruction manual for motor vehicle operation of the Department of Motor Vehicles.