In this situation, do the animals have right of way?
A)Yes, because the signage gives them priority.
B)No, animals on the carriageway never have right of way.
C)Yes, because the vehicle is changing direction.Correct
As a general rule, drivers have right of way for their vehicles over animals, except in the following cases:
- On duly signposted drove roads. (A drove road is a specific route for livestock)
- When the driver is about to turn their vehicle to enter another road and animals are crossing it, even if there is no designated crossing for them.
- When the vehicle is crossing a hard shoulder along which animals are travelling and there is no drove road available.
- On duly signposted drove roads. (A drove road is a specific route for livestock)
- When the driver is about to turn their vehicle to enter another road and animals are crossing it, even if there is no designated crossing for them.
- When the vehicle is crossing a hard shoulder along which animals are travelling and there is no drove road available.