{"id":44370,"date":"2022-07-27T12:17:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T12:17:12","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=44370"},"modified":"2022-07-27T12:17:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T12:17:12","slug":"is-it-illegal-to-hit-deer-and-drive-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/is-it-illegal-to-hit-deer-and-drive-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Illegal to Hit a Deer and Drive Off? What to Do Next\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No, it is NOT illegal to hit a deer and drive off. No one will sue you for fleeing the scene \u2013 unless there is property damage or injury. Even if not required, reporting the collision is the right thing to do. Why? Safety first, and if needed, it\u2019s better for insurance. Find out what to and what not to do if you are involved in a deer-vehicle collision.<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/is-it-illegal-to-hit-deer-and-drive-off\/#Is_it_illegal_to_hit_a_deer_and_drive_off\" >Is it illegal to hit a deer and drive off?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/is-it-illegal-to-hit-deer-and-drive-off\/#Is_it_safe_to_leave_before_animal_control_or_police_arrive\" >Is it safe to leave before animal control or police arrive?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/is-it-illegal-to-hit-deer-and-drive-off\/#What_to_do_if_you_hit_a_deer_while_driving\" >What to do if you hit a deer while driving?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/is-it-illegal-to-hit-deer-and-drive-off\/#Is_it_illegal_to_hit_a_deer_and_drive_off_with_the_carcass\" >Is it illegal to hit a deer and drive off with the carcass?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/is-it-illegal-to-hit-deer-and-drive-off\/#Does_insurance_cover_deer-vehicle_collisions\" >Does insurance cover deer-vehicle collisions?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/is-it-illegal-to-hit-deer-and-drive-off\/#How_to_avoid_deer-vehicle_collisions\" >How to avoid deer-vehicle collisions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_hit_a_deer_and_drive_off\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Is it illegal to hit a deer and drive off?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some states require you to report an animal-vehicle collision, but it is\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">not illegal to hit a deer and drive off<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. However, it becomes illegal if the accident damages another car or property. For example<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/bernsteininjurylaw.com\/blog\/hit-deer-drive-off-illegal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, you must legally report any accident<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that causes injury or damage of $500 or more in Florida.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After a collision, you can\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">notify animal control or the local police<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. If there is property damage at the scene of the incident or another car is involved, the police will help you with the next steps.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-44379\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Deer crossing road seen through car side mirror\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-600x400.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_leave_before_animal_control_or_police_arrive\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Is it safe to leave before animal control or police arrive?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Is the deer lying in the middle of the road? Driving off before help arrives poses a serious risk to other vehicles coming down the same road.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While it is not illegal to hit a deer and drive off, it can be irresponsible.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Park on the side of the road and turn on your hazard lights to warn other drivers.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Do not approach the deer \u2013 if it is alive, its strong hooves and legs can still hurt you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_you_hit_a_deer_while_driving\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What to do if you hit a deer while driving?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are at the wheel, don\u2019t be a deer in the headlights yourself! It is an accident, and you must <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">check your safety first<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. If there\u2019s anyone else in the car, make sure they are okay too. You must do this quickly, especially on a highway \u2013 other vehicles might be approaching.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Follow these steps after a deer-vehicle collision:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pull to the side of the road if there is no major damage to your car.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Turn on the hazard light immediately to warn other drivers coming down the road.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stay inside your car till you have accessed your and your car\u2019s safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Call 911 if anyone is injured. If another car or other property is involved in the accident, report the accident to the police.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Call animal control or the non-emergency police number if there are no injuries or damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even if there is no visible damage to your car, check for fluid leakage, <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/does-car-insurance-cover-tires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tire damage<\/a>, or loose parts that can be a safety hazard.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Take photos of your car and the roadway, and collect relevant details to file a claim.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/zoom-your-way-to-a-new-car-insurance-policy-in-minutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Zoom Your Way to a New Car Insurance Policy in Minutes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41283\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-82-1024x379.png\" alt=\"Find an affordable auto insurance policy in Alabama\" width=\"866\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-82-1024x379.png 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-82-300x111.png 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-82-768x284.png 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-82-1536x569.png 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-82-2048x758.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_hit_a_deer_and_drive_off_with_the_carcass\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Is it illegal to hit a deer and drive off with the carcass?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.einnews.com\/pr_news\/556385184\/roadkill-is-legal-to-take-off-the-road-in-every-us-state-except-texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can keep your roadkill in all US states except one.<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<strong>It is illegal to collect roadkill in Texas.<\/strong> In seven states \u2013 California, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Wisconsin \u2013 you do not have to file a report or get a permit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All other states require you to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">report it and\/or get a permit, tag, or license from the concerned authorities<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. For example, in West Virginia \u2013 which currently tops the table for animal-collision claims \u2013 you need a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wvnstv.com\/news\/west-virginia-news\/raleigh-county\/dnr-explains-procedure-for-taking-deer-carcass-home-after-accident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">non-game tag from the Division of Natural Resources<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(DNR) to take the deer home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_insurance_cover_deer-vehicle_collisions\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Does insurance cover deer-vehicle collisions?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/comprehensive-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comprehensive car insurance<\/a> covers damage caused due to unpredictable situations \u2013 like a deer-vehicle collision.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is a common misconception that animal-collisions fall under \u201c<a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/act-of-god-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acts of God<\/a>.\u201d Your insurance company will not waive the deductible, nor will the government cover it. The law varies from state to state, but minimum coverage usually does not cover deer collision damage. Some states require only liability coverage, but\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">comprehensive coverage is the best bet<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remember that your car must physically touch the deer for the accident to qualify as a deer-vehicle collision. Therefore, if you swerve off the road to avoid hitting a deer and hit a fence, post, tree, or any other property instead, comprehensive coverage won\u2019t work.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-44381\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-sign-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"is it illegal to hit a deer and drive off - look out for deer crossing signs\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-sign-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-sign-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-sign-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-sign-600x400.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Deer-crossing-sign.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_avoid_deer-vehicle_collisions\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to avoid deer-vehicle collisions<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recently, over\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.org\/fact-statistic\/facts-statistics-deer-vehicle-collisions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 million animal collision claims<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0were filed in the US.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Deer-vehicle collisions account for over 60%<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0of the reported incidents. In addition, animal-related road accidents also result in\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/topics\/fatality-statistics\/detail\/collisions-with-fixed-objects-and-animals#collisions-with-animals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">200+ fatalities.<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0So though it is not illegal to hit a deer and drive off, a deer-vehicle collision is not something to take lightly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s what you can do to reduce the chances of hitting a deer while driving:\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Look for roadside signs &#8211; yellow diamonds with a deer icon &#8211; that indicate high deer traffic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">October to December is \u201cDeer Season\u201d &#8211; stay alert when driving during this time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Deer are most active during dawn and dusk. Turn your high beams on to get the best visibility.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Deer move in packs; if you see one, usually there are more coming the same way. Slow down and proceed carefully.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep to the middle lane on highways; this allows more space for the deer to cross on either side and is your best bet to avoid a collision.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Studies prove that hood whistles and other inventions that claim to scare off deer mostly do not work. Just honk and keep honking till the deer move out of your way.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If a deer jumps onto your path, don\u2019t swerve. Instead, step on the brakes calmly and stay in your lane. Swerving might make you lose control and cause more damage. 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No one will sue you for fleeing the scene \u2013 unless there is property damage or injury. Even if not required, reporting the collision is the right thing to do. Why? Safety first, and if needed, it\u2019s better for insurance. Find out what&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/is-it-illegal-to-hit-deer-and-drive-off\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Is It Illegal to Hit a Deer and Drive Off? 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