Section 1146-A. Approaching horses


Latest version.
  • 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any
      other  law to the contrary, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due
      care to avoid colliding with any horse  being  ridden  or  led  along  a
      public highway.
        2.  Every  driver  of a vehicle shall approach a horse being ridden or
      led along a public highway at a reasonable and prudent speed  so  as  to
      avoid  frightening  such  horse and shall pass the horse at a reasonable
      distance.
        3. No driver of a vehicle shall sound the  horn  when  approaching  or
      passing a horse on a public highway.