In approaching or passing any horse, farm or draft animal, whether being ridden, led, driven before a load or running loose, every person operating a motor vehicle shall slow down, and in passing such animal, shall maintain a reasonable speed and keep a safe distance, and further, he shall bring his vehicle immediately to a stop when such animal appears to be frightened, and if there is a person in charge, such person signals or requests the motorist to stop.
('74 Code, § 9-5-17.5) (Ord. 65-1974)