Last week in a tweet East Sussex County Council renewed calls for drivers to “Be deer aware” when driving. Traffic collisions with deer can result in damage to vehicles, serious injury or death for both animals and drivers. There are a significant number of collisions with deer in East Sussex, particularly in the Ashdown Forest area. Drivers need to remember to be aware and take extra caution, particularly during the spring and autumn months. Below are some fantastic tips on the topic from the Council.
The police will deal with any traffic issues and have access to specialist Deer Wardens who will know the best course of action to take if the deer is still alive.
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