HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-05-13, Page 5Alerts prevent animal -vehicle accidents
Dear Editor:
Thousands of animals are killed annually'
on Ontario roadways. Besides creating
tremendous pain and •suffering for the
animals involved in these accidents 1 not to
mention the orphaned young 1, these animal -
vehicle mishaps carp also cause injuries to
the people in the vehicle. Occasionally,
these accidents result in huinan fatalities.
Damage costs ate also staggering with
animal -vehicle collisions resulting in
thousands of dollars damage each year.
The, number of animal -vehicle accidents
could be significantly reduced if vehicles
were equipped with a simple device known
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two small units which are attached to the
vehicle, At speeds exceeding 30 miles per
hour 150 kilometers per hour i, the animal
alert emits. an ultrasonic sound in the range
of 16,000 to 20,000 hertz. This sound is inaudi-
ble to the hurnan ear, much like a dogwhis-
tle, but acts as a deterrent, warning animals
in advance. Animal alerts operate by wind
power alone so wiring is not required i•n its
installation.
Animal alerts were developed and tested
in. Europe with excellent results. A credit to
the effectiveness of these devices is that
they are being used by some bus lines and
truck drivers:
- Since animal alerts are proven devices for
reducing animal -vehicle accidents,'it would
make sense if insurance.companies offered
a reduction in premiums for drivers who
equip their vehicles with these units.
Animal alerts may be ordered through the
Ontario Humane Society:
Sincerely,
N. Glenn Perrett
Human Education Coordinator
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