Warning by motorists to persons and animals on highway

Upon approaching a person walking upon or along a public highway or a horse or other draft animal being ridden, led, or driven thereon, the operator of a motor vehicle or motor bicycle shall give reasonable warning of his or her approach and use every reasonable precaution to avoid injuring the persons or frightening the horses or other draft animals. Acts 1911, No. 134, § 17, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7433; Pope's Dig., § 6645; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-661. Upon approaching a person walking upon or along a public highway or a horse or other draft animal being ridden, led, or driven thereon, the operator of a motor vehicle or motor bicycle shall give reasonable warning of his or her approach and use every reasonable precaution to avoid injuring the persons or frightening the horses or other draft animals. Acts 1911, No. 134, § 17, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7433; Pope's Dig., § 6645; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-661.