Warning sign · Animals and people
Stock crossing warning sign
Farm animals may be herded across the road ahead.
What it means
What does the stock crossing sign mean in NSW?
This one pairs a cow with crossing stripes beneath it. The stripes are the point: a farmer regularly moves cattle or sheep across the road at this spot, often between paddocks or to a dairy. A mob can fill the road for minutes, and people on foot, on horseback or on farm bikes may be working it. The sign carries no rule of its own; it is there so you arrive slowly.
What to do
- 1
Slow down early, especially over crests and around bends.
- 2
If a mob is crossing, stop and wait, or follow the handler's signals.
- 3
Pass animals slowly and quietly, with no horn or revving.
Common questions
- What is the difference between the stock crossing and cattle signs?
- The stock crossing sign has stripes under the cow and marks a regular crossing point, while the plain cow sign warns that animals may be on the road anywhere along that stretch.
- Should you use your horn to move livestock?
- No. Noise can panic the animals, so wait or creep past slowly.
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