Badger Warning Signs
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 If Badger Tunnels, Wildlife Bridges
or Fencing is not possible, another
option is warning signs for badger crossings at accident black
spots. Hitting a 25lb badger in a car or on a motorbike can cause
serious damage to the car or bike and risk other serious road
accidents. Often these signs can be paid for by charities - so the
local authorities can put them up even if they have no money left
in their budget!
For more details of how to get such warning
signs, please contact:
- Care for the Wild
- The Granary
- Tickfold Farm
- Kingsfold
- West Sussex
- RH12 3SE
- Phone: 01306 - 627 900
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www.careforthewild.org
It is vital that the warning signs meet the requirements of the
Road Traffic Acts, as there are very strict limits about what can
(and what can not) be placed on the side of the road. You are not
allowed, as a private citizen, to erect a sign on or over the
roadside or any path or verge; and you must follow the proper
channels if you want a sign to be placed in position and
maintained.
One problem with signs which specifically identify badgers, is that this can
confirm their presence and location; which makes it that bit
easier for badger baiters to capture them. Accordingly, in many
badger locations, signage may refer only to the presence of wild
animals, instead of specific species.
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