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§ 1146-A — Approaching horses

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What is NY VTL § 1146-A?

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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.

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§ 1146-A Approaching horses

VTL § 1146-A

§ 1146-a. Approaching horses.

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.

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