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‘Don’t Veer for Deer’ Alert from OPP

Ontario Provincial Police are urging residents in the region to keep an eye out for wildlife on the road.

All motorists are being warned not to veer for deer and to maintain alert and aware of their surroundings after police investigated vehicle collisions involving deer.

Deer-vehicle collision rates increase significantly 1.5 hours on either side of sunset and sunrise. Although there is often signage to warn motorists of higher deer-travelled areas, deer have been known to cross both rural and busy roadways.

Here are some helpful hints from the OPP to ensure a safe journey during this season:

For more information on how to protect yourself and wildlife on the road click here.

 

 

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