from Lüneburg District on October 25th, 2024
(lk) Nine dead wild boars and a total car loss are the results of a traffic accident in the Lüneburg district at the beginning of the week. The driver escaped shock when he drove into the crowd running on the side of the road near Soderstorf on Monday morning. In view of this accident and the upcoming time change, the hunting authority of the district administration and the hunters in the Lüneburg district are appealing for increased caution on the roads in the district. On Sunday night, the clocks in Germany and large parts of Europe will be set back by one hour. “The risk of accidents involving wildlife is particularly high between October and December. With the time change, it increases even further because journeys are postponed until twilight. Drivers should therefore be particularly attentive and adjust their driving speed,” says district hunter Hans-Christoph Cohrs. He recommends a speed of between 70 and 80 kilometers per hour so that you can brake in time in an emergency.
Where the danger of wildlife crossing in the district is particularly high, appropriate signs warn on the side of the road. According to Cohrs, special caution is required there: “On roads through forest areas, you often don’t notice animals in the sideways until late. The situation is different in open spaces, where it is worth looking to the right and left of the road in order to spot approaching deer earlier. Then the rule is: take your foot off the accelerator, brake, but never swerve, even if a collision can no longer be avoided is.
The district hunter also points out the beginning of the hunting season. From the end of October to Christmas is the time for driven hunts. These also take place along roads, so that game and hunting dogs can suddenly cross paths. “We describe all driven hunts in a wide area. If possible, drivers should not drive faster than 50 kilometers per hour in these areas.” If an accident occurs with wild animals, the police must always be contacted, even if the animal hit is still alive or has fled.
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