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ROAD RULES 2009 (S.R. 2009, NO. 142) - REG 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.



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