356Stopping for livestock

356 Stopping for livestock

(1)  A driver whose progress along a road is obstructed by livestock must –

(a) stop before reaching the livestock; and

(b) not proceed until the person leading the livestock has cleared a way for the driver to proceed safely.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note

Lead and livestock are defined in the dictionary.

(2)  Subrule (1) does not apply if a driver approaching moving livestock from behind slows to the speed of the livestock and follows them at a safe distance.

(3)  When a driver has stopped or slowed for livestock in accordance with this rule the person leading the livestock must, as soon as practicable, move the livestock to clear a way for the driver to proceed, or proceed further, safely.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.