Cows on the Road in Arizona

Tucson drivers, beware: cows on the road aren’t just a quirky Arizona sight—they’re a legal reality thanks to century-old open-range laws. While cities like Tucson ban free-roaming livestock, rural areas like Marana and Sahuarita still operate under “white zone” open-range rules, while shaded zones require ranchers to fence in their cattle. Spotting loose livestock? Slow down, keep your distance, and report it to the Arizona Department of Agriculture—or call 911 if it’s an immediate hazard. With much of Southern Arizona still open range, stay alert, especially at night or in bad weather—because sharing the road means sharing it with hoofed neighbors. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e21dbf002a683ca3