Rule 58 : Safety Guidelines for Herding Animals on the Road

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Rule 58 : Safety Guidelines for Herding Animals on the Road

DAYTIME MOVEMENT & VISIBILITY

MAINTAIN CONSTANT CONTROL :

Animals being herded must be kept under strict control at all times to ensure they do not stray into the path of vehicles .

PRIORITIZE BLIND SPOTS :

Extra caution and warnings are necessary when approaching bends in the road or the brow of a hill where drivers have limited sightlines .

DEPLOY A FORWARD LOOKOUT : If possible , send a person ahead of the herd to provide early warnings to encoming road users .

Avoid Night Movement

It is significantly safer to schedule animal movements during daylight hours rather than after dark .

REQUIRED HERD LIGHTING :

If moving at night , handlers must carry a white light at the front of the herd ...

WEAR REFLECTIVE CLOTHING :

Handlers must wear high - visibility reflective gear to ensure they are seen by motorists in the dark .

MOVING ANIMALS

AFTER DARK

... and a red light at the rear .