This is the shocking moment an escaped herd of horses trotted along a road in Taiwan.

Seven runaway nags were spotted trotting down the motorway in Zhuangwei Township, Yilan.

Dashcam footage shows the equines weaving through traffic, forcing trucks to slow down on the busy highway on June 5.

Concerned motorists alerted the Jiaoxi Sub-Bureau, prompting police to intervene.

Officers arrived swiftly and contacted the herder to retrieve the horses and return them to a nearby farm.

Authorities suspect the herd escaped from a corral and issued a complaint against the racecourse owner for negligence.

No injuries were reported among the horses or locals, and no accidents occurred from the encounter.

The owner faces a fine of 300 TWD (7.17 GBP) to 600 TWD (14.34 GBP) for livestock mismanagement and traffic obstruction.

The Jiaoxi Branch urges livestock owners to ensure proper management to prevent such incidents, warning that causing a traffic accident could lead to criminal, administrative, and civil liabilities.