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IRISH DRIVERS ARE being reminded to keep their eyes peeled for four-legged pedestrians on the roads, after research revealed that more than 40 per cent of motorists have run over an animal.
AA Motor Insurance has identified that of the 41.3 per cent of drivers who have struck an animal, 45.5 per cent have hit man’s best friend, a dog. Another pet – cats – were the next most likely animal to be knocked down, while rabbits, foxes, badgers, ducks, squirrels, deer and even snakes have all been involved in collisions with cars.
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AA is warning that a collision with a larger animal can lead to a huge amount of damage when travelling at high speed. Serious injury and even fatalities can occur if driver hits the likes of a horse or a deer. One AA member reported €4,000 of damage after hitting a deer, while others have faced €500 repairs after hitting a badger.
Here’s a guide to what to watch out for on your travels…
Motorists urged to share the roads with four-legged friends
Of the drivers who said they'd hit an animal, 45.5 per cent said they'd hit a dogSource: Bart Everson via Flickr via http://www.flickr.com/photos/editor/1216482617/
After domestic pets, rabbits were most likely to be hit by a car, with 33.4 per cent of motorists saying they'd hit a rabbitSource: Robobobobo via Flickr
Reclusive badgers made up 10.1 per cent of the animals hit on the roadSource: Chris. P via Flickr
Four-legged pedestrians
No jokes about going to see their 'flat mates' please. Hedgehogs accounted for 7.9 per cent of strikes by motorists Source: Jens Ayton via Flickr
Four-legged pedestrians
This squirrel might be having second thoughts about stepping onto the road, but 2.9 per cent of his peers were hit by Irish motorists Source: Rob Pongsajapan via Flickr
Four-legged pedestrians
127 people polled said they had hit sheep while driving Source: Monika via Flickr
Tuesday 19 November, 2024
Tuesday 19 November, 2024
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Motorists urged to share the roads with four-legged friends
IRISH DRIVERS ARE being reminded to keep their eyes peeled for four-legged pedestrians on the roads, after research revealed that more than 40 per cent of motorists have run over an animal.
AA Motor Insurance has identified that of the 41.3 per cent of drivers who have struck an animal, 45.5 per cent have hit man’s best friend, a dog. Another pet – cats – were the next most likely animal to be knocked down, while rabbits, foxes, badgers, ducks, squirrels, deer and even snakes have all been involved in collisions with cars.
AA is warning that a collision with a larger animal can lead to a huge amount of damage when travelling at high speed. Serious injury and even fatalities can occur if driver hits the likes of a horse or a deer. One AA member reported €4,000 of damage after hitting a deer, while others have faced €500 repairs after hitting a badger.
Here’s a guide to what to watch out for on your travels…
Four-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
Two-legged pedestrians
No-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
Four-legged pedestrians
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