Horses in Road Traffic

A few tips for drivers on how to behave when encountering horses on the road.

Whether driving a car, motorcycle, bicycle, truck, or similar vehicle, anyone following a horse should, according to the ADAC (German Automobile Club), maintain a distance of at least a few meters. A distance of 1.5 to 2 meters should be maintained between the horse and the rider.

In addition to maintaining a safe distance, drivers should drive slowly, avoid accelerating, braking abruptly, and refrain from using their horn recklessly. Dogs should be kept on a leash near horses on public roads.

Source: ADAC

This article was first published in a slightly modified form in early 2025 in “De Lëtzebuerger Bauer.” Translated from German by AI and adjusted by Paul Krier.