In all cases where sidewalks have been constructed in unincorporated towns and villages, or upon any public road, it shall not be lawful for any person to ride, lead or drive any beast of burden thereon; and if any person shall wilfully ride, lead or drive, or cause to be driven, any beast of burden thereon, such person shall, for every such offence, forfeit and pay a sum of not less than five, nor more than ten dollars, to be sued for and recovered as fines and pecuniary penalties are recovered under the provisions of the seventy-fifth section of the act of June 13, 1836, entitled "An act relating to roads, highways and bridges:" Provided, That this act shall not apply to any person leading, riding or driving any beast of burden over or on any sidewalk constructed upon or abutting on his own property.
36 P.S. § 2691