A county in Northern Romania, in the region of Moldova, has almost as many horse-drawn carts as it has cars. In the Botosani county, the number of cars is almost equal to the number of horse – drawn wagons, according to statistics. There are 43,000 registered horse wagons, and 53,000 cars registered in the county, according to Agerpres.

The biggest number of horse carts is registered near the town of Flamanzi, and the village of Hlipiceni. The Police warned a big number of horse wagons affects traffic in the county, with six serious accidents involving horse carriages registered since the beginning of the year.

Many horse cart drivers do not know traffic rules, and fail to wear reflective vests and their wagons with special traffic signs. Which is why the Police argue a special driving license would be needed for horse wagon drivers, similarly to the one introduced for mopeds.

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