Fund the provision of barriers to prevent animals from running onto roads
I am asking the Government to fund local councils and National Highways to provide mandatory protective barriers along major roads and highways. We think these barriers would prevent animals from entering the road, and could help reduce accidents, protect drivers, and save animals’ lives.
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Fund the provision of barriers to prevent animals from running onto roads
I am asking the Government to fund local councils and National Highways to provide mandatory protective barriers along major roads and highways. We think these barriers would prevent animals from entering the road, and could help reduce accidents, protect drivers, and save animals’ lives.
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Animal rescue organizations face legal obstacles that delay property access during animal welfare emergencies, resulting in suffering and loss of life in abandoned animal situations.
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We feel the Highway Code updates don’t go far enough for vulnerable road users. We believe the 2-metre distance when passing cyclists, horse riders or carriage drivers cannot be proven. We also feel the police do not enforce the code and we are not taken seriously enough when reporting incidents.
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