Another reason for the law’s adoption in states like Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and Kansas is the prevention of hunting accidents. According to Tiphero, as many as 1,000 people are shot and killed in hunting accidents in the US annually, many of whom are unaware landowners trying to prevent trespassers from hunting on their territory.
For those of you wondering why purple, and not orange or blue, were chosen for the task, here’s a fascinating fact. It turns out that the color purple is one of very few colors that can be spotted by people who are colorblind according to Reader's Digest. Therefore, everyone who can see will be able to identify a purple fence and avoid trespassing on someone’s territory.
