Drivers warned to ‘Slow Down’ along Sefton’s deer-run areas, after fatalities.
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The velocity of a car etc hitting a deer, fox, hedgehog, hare, or any other form of British wildlife is massive and frequently lethal.
More speed equates with more injury and death. That is simply common logic.
Therefore, if anyone is genuinely serious about saving these wonderful creatures then first, they must address the excess speed problem.
In this case we are talking about the deer found along the Sefton coastal areas from Southport to Formby, etc.
Bringing speed limits down significantly, in known deer- used areas, will save lives and have a positive effect on our precious UK wildlife. Roadside deer barriers may or may not be effective, but properly enforced speed restrictions are a doable policy to save lives.
Authorities must therefore implement lower speed limits within zones where deer are known to cross busy roads, like our coastal roadway in Southport.
At least three deer have been hit in the last week alone.
If you see or are involved a deer collision, please contact: Sefton Coastal Rangers and or Green Sefton
Info@seftoncoast.org.uk
More deer warning signs may help too, like the ones implemented by Ainsdale’s Councillor Lynne Thompson on the Coastal Road.
Of course, deer signage will NOT stop the average immature, ego-driven, speed merchants, who think that it’s somehow OK to break every speed limit they come across. Only legal speed enforcement and stiffer penalties against these selfishly dangerous drivers will help herein.
Another valid point to bear in mind is that dog owners do need to have their animals ‘under control’ when near deer zones, because they can scare deer and chase them to their deaths onto open roads.
Moreover, a large deer hitting a car is also potentially fatal to the person(s) driving. This may result in an accident endangering human lives. Therefore, this puts more pressure on local authorities to action now!
Consequently, at least give these poor frightened animals a chance. Drive with caution and slow down!
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According to The British Deer Society, it is estimated that annually the number of deer killed or injured on UK roads is likely to exceed 40,000 and may well be nearer 74,000.
There is an estimated population of between 650,000 and 2 million deer in the UK (The Mammal Society, DEFRA) comprising 6 different species: red, roe, fallow, sika, muntjac and Chinese water deer.
Sefton Council puts great importance, funding and kudos, on protected Natterjack toads and Sand lizards, yet the deer seem to be perceived as insignificant. Why?
More:
https://bds.org.uk/information-advice/issues-with-deer/advice-for-drivers/
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