Special rules

Article 127. Special rules.
1. Animals referred to in the previous Article must be lead at least, by a person over 18 yearsof age, able to lead them at all times, who will observe in addition to the rules established for vehicle drivers that can affect him, the following prescriptions:
a) They will not use the sidewalk.
b) hunting animals, beasts of burden, ridden animals and individual livestock will travel along the hard shoulder on the right hand side, and if they must use the road, they will do so keeping as close possible to the right hand side; by exception, it is allowed to lead one individual of such animals on the left hand side, for reasons of greater safety.
c) Animals lead in herds or flocks will travel along the side, as close as possible of the right hand side of the road and so that they never occupy more than the right hand half of the road, divided in groups of moderate length, each group with one drover at least and sufficiently separated to minimize traffic obstruction; if they encounter another herd travelling in the opposite direction, their drovers will ensure passing is done as quickly as possible and in areas with sufficient visibility, and if not possible due to circumstances, will take the necessary precautions so that approaching vehicle drivers can stop or reduce speed in time.
d) They will only cross the roads by signed, authorized crossings or by other places that meet the necessary safety conditions.
e) If travelling at night on a poorly lit road or under meteorological or environmental conditions that significantly reduce visibility, their drover or drovers carry enough lights as their situation and dimensions require on the side closest to the center of the road, that will be white or yellow at the front, and red at the rear which may constitute a single set.
f) At narrows, intersections and other cases where the respective routes cross or meet, will give way to vehicles, except where stated in Article 66.
2. It is prohibited to leave animals unattended on any type of road or in its environs, if the possibility exists that they can wander onto the road.