The motoring public should be vigilant for roaming moose when travelling on provincial roadways and be extra cautious between dusk and dawn. Moose-vehicle collisions are more likely to occur this time of year as cows abandon last year’s calves in advance of this year’s calving season.

Motorists are encouraged to adhere to the following guidelines to avoid a moose-vehicle collision:

• Slow down when driving at night to allow more time to respond to a moose on or near a roadway;
• Pay attention to posted warning signs which mark high-risk areas;
• Scan both sides of the road ahead as far as possible, especially when travelling in posted high-risk areas;
• Use extreme caution whenever encountering wildlife, regardless of the animal’s behavior or how far it is from the roadway;
• Focus on the road. Don’t become distracted;
• Maintain a clean windshield and headlights;
• Drive with your headlights on high beam unless approaching, or overtaking, other traffic;
• Wear seat belts. Seat belts save lives.

Additional moose-vehicle awareness information is available on the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture website.

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Media contact
Craig Renouf
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2923, 640-6922
craigrenouf@gov.nl.ca