The Valais authorities are currently testing a system to warn motorists when an animal is within 30 meters of the roadway.
In 2019, 622 road accidents involving wild animals took place in Valais.
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Road accidents involving wild animals are too numerous. The Valais is testing a prototype wildlife warning system in collaboration with the Mobility Service and the cantonal police, the Hunting Service announced on Friday.
Despite the systems already in place, 622 accidents of this type took place in 2019. The new system will be installed between Collombey-Muraz and Vionnaz, a particularly affected sector. The testing phase is to last two years.
The systems already in place act on the animals and prevent them from crossing the road. The new device alerts motorists with a flashing light as soon as a wild animal is detected within 30 meters of the roadway.
(ATS / NXP)
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