A
group of conservative Amish men in western Kentucky are protesting
against a state law requiring orange safety triangles on their
horse-drawn buggies. Nine members of the Swartzentruber order in rural
Graves County have refused to pay fines for not using the triangles, and
eight of them have spent time in jail. The men believe that the orange
triangle is garish and violates their faith’s orders to live simple,
plain lives. They prefer using gray reflective tape and lanterns to make
their buggies visible to motorists. Kentucky officials say the orange
triangles are still the best way to make sure buggies are visible for
the safety of everyone on the road.
