ROAD SAFETY DURING RUTTING SEASON

#RoadSafety | We are still urging motorists to take extra caution whilst travelling on our roads, especially those around Cannock Chase and Norton Canes during the deer rutting season.

The rut which started late September and continues through to the end of November, will see an increase of deer near to and on our roads as they travel through the forest in search for a mate. This means they can appear suddenly, without warning and often there is more than one. 

Follow these tips to help keep you and the deer safe:

⚠️ When you see warning signs or are travelling through a heavily wooded or forested stretch of road, reduce your speed and stay alert. 

🚗 If your headlights are on, use full-beams when you can, but dip them if you see deer as they may freeze.

🦌 More deer may follow the first one you see, so remain vigilant.

✋ Be prepared to stop suddenly. Try not to suddenly swerve to avoid a deer. Hitting oncoming traffic or another obstacle could be even worse.

🚨 If you have to stop, use your hazard warning lights.

📱 If you hit a deer and it is injured or of it is dead and causing an obstruction please call us on 999 so that we can notify the Deer warden. 

#Deer #RuttingSeason #Warning #DriveSafe #CannockChase #Police #StaffordshirePolice