Rule 48 : Safety Standards for Horse - Drawn Vehicles
Mandatory Safety Equipment
Two Red Rear Reflectors
Every horse - drawn vehicle is required to have two red reflectors positioned at the rear to improve visibility for following traffic .
Nighttime Driving Requirements
Safety Preference : Avoid Night Driving
Official guidance states it is significantly safer to avoid operating horse - drawn vehicles after dark whenever possible .
Mandatory Dual- Directional Lighting
If driving at night , a light showing white to the front and red to the rear MUST be fitted to the vehicle .
Legal Enforcement
These lighting and reflector requirements are legally mandated under Law RVLR reg 4 .