Pennsylvania DUI for Amish Man with Horse and Buggy

Slow moving horse still earns drunk driving charge in Lancaster County PA.

An Amish man was charged with driving under the influence in Pennsylvania after being found passed out with the reins to his buggy in his hands. Around 9:00 pm, police were alerted to the slow moving horse and buggy traveling at a walking pace in the middle of the road. Elmer Stoltzfoos Fisher was found passed out in his ‘vehicle’. Investigating officers pounded on the buggy door to arouse Fisher. He showed signs of intoxication and reported registered a blood alcohol content of .18% on a breath test, more than twice the legal threshold in Pennsylvania.

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