Sec. 14-293b. Responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when approaching equestrians. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 14-293b. Responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when approaching equestrians. The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 specifying the responsibilities of an operator of a vehicle when approaching a person riding a horse on a public highway, which responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the obligation to reduce speed appropriately or to stop, if necessary, to avoid endangering the equestrian or frightening or striking the horse. A statement concerning such responsibilities shall be printed in the instruction manual for motor vehicle operation at the time of the next revision of such manual.

      (P.A. 85-75.)