Monday 17 June 2019

Hedgehogs ahead! New sign warns drivers of animals on roads

Launch welcomed by nature and motoring groups hoping to cut deaths and accidents

After decades of being killed on the road in huge numbers, hedgehogs are finally to get their own road sign warning drivers to watch out for them.

The new signs bearing the silhouette of the animal in a red triangle will be placed in areas where the accident risk is highest and will also be used to warn about squirrels, badgers, otters and other small animals crossing.

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from World news | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/18/warning-hedgehogs-ahead-new-road-sign-protect-animals-on-roads

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