Don't veer for deer. That's the message from OPP today during the start of deer mating and hunting season. Deer collisions have spiked in recent days, including three in Oxford County last night alone. Last weekend, Perth OPP responded to 8 car-deer collisions there. Police say the most serious collisions happen then the driver veers to avoid the deer. If you can, hit the breaks firmly and honk your horn to scare the animal off. Most of the collisions also happen between dusk and midnight, and shortly before and after sunrise. Here's some additional advice from OPP: Drive with caution when moving through deer crossing zones in the areas where roads divide farmer?s fields from forest land. Where there is 1 deer, there are MORE! When driving at night, use high beam headlights when there is no oncoming traffic. These beams will better illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the road. Slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten the deer away. Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit another vehicle or lose control of their cars. Always wear your seatbelt. Most people injured in car-deer crashes were not wearing their seatbelt. Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles, deer fences or reflectors to scare away deer. These devices have not been proven to reduce deer-vehicle collisions. Driver speed and inattentiveness plays a large part in the collisions with deer. Police urge motorists to slow down, be aware and follow the tips laid out. Use caution and arrive at your destination safely.
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