You hold an unrestricted licence and are driving at 100 km/h in the country and pass this sign. What should you do?
Livestock on the road
If you come across farm animals on the road and a farmer is present, slow down, be prepared to stop and wait for the farmer's instructions. If it's a flock of sheep or herd of cows coming towards you they will pass around the side of your stationary vehicle. Don't try driving through them because in a large herd, animals might not be able to move out of the way.
If there are crossing points where livestock could be on the road being moved between paddocks, you might see the above sign.
Drivers must give way to farm animals on the road. It can be a $311 fine and 3 demerit points if you don't and you hit an animal.
If you hit a domestic animal, contact the owner, Police or RSPCA. Injured domestic animals should be taken to the nearest vet or animal shelter.
Should you injure or kill a native or wild animal, try to remove it from the road but take care as some animals carry young in their pouches. Hurt animals can be cared for by the Wildlife and Information Rescue Service (WIRES). Injured animals could attack you - take care if you are approaching one.