World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Monday, October 10th. There are until the next observance.

The 10th of October is World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day. It’s a terrific opportunity to help raise awareness about the issue of animals being injured on the road and sometimes abandoned without rescue or treatment. It’s a day to remind folks to think about what they’d do if they hit an animal while driving. It is anticipated that through education and action, fewer animals will suffer and more pet owners will avoid the misery that automobile accidents cause. Driving with additional caution and attention can save many lives, but accidents may occurβ€”even among the most animal-friendly drivers.

πŸ“† When is World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day?

This year, World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day is on October 10th. It is the 2nd Monday in October; in 2023, it is on Tuesday.

Countdown to World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day

β†’ Did you know: This is mating and hunting season, and deer are most active at this time, so they tend to stray outside of their normal area.

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πŸ“œ History of World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day

Annual road deaths are predicted to kill 100,000 foxes, 50,000 badgers, 50,000 deer, 30 million birds, and hedgehogs, which used to top the list with 29% of them killed by autos and are now severely endangered.

Based on a statistical analysis of those that may have gone unnoticed, authorities estimate the true death rate to be over 70 million animals. Highways England states that 2,143 dead animals were discovered on around 4,300 miles of highway-less than 1% of the whole road network in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom, the Road Traffic Act 1988 requires drivers to notify the police if they hit any of the following animals: dogs, horses, cattle, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, donkeys, or mules. Although there is no necessity to record all animal fatalities on highways at the moment, authorities recommend that drivers contact the owners of domestic animals, such as cats, to notify them of the situation. Whatever the rules are, the most essential thing is that the animal has the greatest chance possible if it survives the initial collision.

Today emphasizes the reality that many animals are ignored for no other reason than that a driver did not respect their lives enough to give them a second thought.

β˜‘οΈ World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day facts

βœ… Sunset and midnight are the peak hours
Keep in mind that animals might be seen on the road before and after the sun rises, making these periods more dangerous for animal-vehicle incidents.

βœ… Big animals rarely cross the road alone
If you come across a deer while driving, expect to see several more around you.

βœ… It’s become a big problem for Canada
In Canada, four to eight large animal-vehicle incidents occur every hour.

✨ Things to do on World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day

⚑ Use social media to persuade others
Share your experience online to inspire others to drive safely. Use the hashtag #AnimalRoadAccidentAwareness to get people to promise to drive safely from now on.

⚑ Immediately see a veterinarian
If you hit or find an injured domestic cat on the street by accident, take it to the nearest veterinarian and you will not be fined. The animal will be cared for and screened for a microchip, which will allow the owner to be located.

⚑ Drive safely!
Driving safely and improving your driving abilities is a fantastic way to mark the occasion. Find out more about road safety procedures and other ideas.

πŸ“… World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 October 10 Tuesday
2024 October 10 Thursday
2025 October 10 Friday
2026 October 10 Saturday
2027 October 10 Sunday

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