Roads: Hedgehogs

Department for Transport written question – answered at on 9 February 2024.

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Photo of John Hayes John Hayes Conservative, South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is taking steps to help reduce hedgehog casualties on roads.

Photo of Guy Opperman Guy Opperman Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Department recently delivered an authorisation to all local authorities to make it easier for them to install small animal warning signs. The purpose of this sign is primarily to improve road safety, but it may also help to reduce hedgehog and other small animal casualties on the road.

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