World Animal Traffic Accident Awareness Day

World Animal Traffic Accident Awareness Day is celebrated annually on October 10. The purpose of this measure is to increase the responsibility of drivers who often leave injured animals in the middle of the road without even trying to help them. At the same time, every living being deserves respect, which is primarily manifested in caring for its life and safety.

• According to statistics, 25% of animals die on the spot after a collision with a vehicle. But 75% have a chance of survival, provided that they are given the necessary help as soon as possible.

Therefore, the goal of the international day is to encourage the participants in road accidents or other concerned people to give the animal a chance for survival.

In addition to pets (dogs and cats), representatives of wild fauna, such as moose, foxes, hedgehogs, badgers, are also at risk of getting into an accident. Birds often become victims.

• The potential death rate from road accidents is about 70 million animals per year.

This impressive number can be reduced by following simple rules when driving a car.

• First of all, you need to choose the optimal driving speed in order to be able to quickly react to changes in the road situation.
• The second rule is to constantly scan the roadside, which will make it possible to notice the animal in time.