Photo: FileA new stock driving bylaw has come into effect in the Selwyn district that may see an owner face police prosecution if their animal causes a crash. It includes 25 minor amendments from the original bylaw to provide additional descriptions, clarifications, or updated information. The changes from the original bylaw include:The owner of a wandering animal can face police prosecution if the animal causes a crash, while the district council can recover costs of removing an animal that was wandering on the road. During public consultation, three submissions were received by the Selwyn District Council. They were considered by a bylaw subcommittee consisting of district councillors Grant Miller and Murray Lemon.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 06, 2020 01:07 UTC