Article 66 Priority of drivers over animals

1. Drivers have priority over animals except in the following cases:

 

A) in properly signposted cattle tracks

B) when a driver is turning into another road and there are animals crossing even where there is no crossing place for them

C) when the vehicle crosses a pavement where animals are passing in the absence of a dedicated track for them.

 

2. Animal tracks and cattle grids have signposts saying «cañada» (animal track), which are placed under the sign «Domestic Animals Crossing», with their layout perpendicular to the direction of traffic, and the right side, easily visible to drivers of vehicles affected.

 

These signposts must be accompanied by the corresponding speed limit signs.

3. Offences under the terms of these rules are considered serious, pursuant to article 65.4 c).