In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Herd” means five or more livestock.

No person may permit a herd of livestock upon any improved highway of the State unless the herd is attended by competent persons. At least one attendant shall precede the herd at a distance of not more than 100 yards, and there shall be a driver not more than 100 yards in the rear of the herd.

The front and rear attendants shall carry a red lighted lantern from 30 minutes after sunset until sunrise to warn all persons approaching the herd so that proper precaution may be taken with reference to passing the herd.

This subtitle does not apply to farmers or dairymen driving their herds to and from pasture, different farms, or parts of farms owned or occupied by them.