Drive safely across the New Forest this winter
People who regularly drive across the New Forest are being urged to drive extra carefully this winter. The New Forest National Park Authority and the Verderers want to remind people to be extra vigilant on their way to and from work. Driving tips: • Be ready to stop ‐ ponies may step out even when they’ve seen you approaching • Drive slowly, especially at night and when other cars are approaching with their headlights on
• Give animals grazing by the side of the road a wide berth • Take extra care when there are animals on the verges on both sides of the road – they may cross to join their friends.
• Remember that deer easily jump the fences alongside roads like the A337, A31 and A35 and when there is one deer more will usually follow
• The faster you are going, the greater the damage will be to the animal, your car and your passengers ‐ start your journey early so you don’t have to hurry.
If you witness an accident: Call 999 in an emergency or 0845 045 4545 in a non‐emergency to report any road traffic accident involving a pony, cow, donkey, sheep, dog or deer. Alternatively ring the Verderers’ Office during normal working hours on 023 8028 2052 (Monday‐Friday 9am‐5 pm) or the Forestry Commission on 023 8028 3141 (24 hours) to report sick or injured commoning animals.
Be prepared: Carry an animal accident hotline card, it tells you who to call and display an ‘I go slow for ponies’ car sticker. Visit
www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/animal_accident_help or call 01590 646600 for more information on how to get a card and sticker. Remember: ‘Drivers who do report accidents are unlikely to be prosecuted, but if a driver fails to report an accident and is caught, the Verderers will always encourage the police to prosecute and the police are generally very willing to do so.’
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