Stray Animals and Their Impact on Traffic[1]
Stray Animals and Their Impact on Traffic[1]
Impact on Traffic
This presentation explores the challenges, consequences, and
potential solutions to the growing problem of stray animals
impacting traffic, particularly in urban and rural areas.
By,
PRAKASH M – 71772214136
PRATHIPA L – 71772214137
SATHYAPRIYA M – 71772214L05
THINAGAR R – 71772214L06
Introduction
The Problem Consequences
Stray animals, particularly cows, goats, and dogs, pose Stray animals lead to road accidents, fatalities, traffic
major traffic risks. They are common in both urban and congestion, and vehicle damage. This has significant
rural areas due to a lack of control measures. economic and social consequences.
Problem Identification – Road Accident Risk
1 Unexpected Encounters 2 Global Statistics 3 Real-World Example
Stray animals unexpectedly Over 20% of road accidents In New Delhi, India, multiple
enter roads, causing sudden involve animals, with fatal accidents have been
braking, swerving, and thousands of fatalities reported due to cattle
collisions. reported annually in countries wandering on busy roads.
like India and Thailand.
Problem Identification –
Lack of Ownership
Accountability
Abandoned Animals Lack of Tracking
Many stray animals are There is no proper
abandoned domestic identification or tracking
animals, such as cows and system to penalize
goats. negligent owners.
Enforcement Challenges
Challenges in enforcing regulations include no registration
process for domestic animals, difficulty tracing back ownership,
and limited government oversight.
Problem Identification – Economic & Social
Consequences
Financial Burden Loss of Life
Stray animals cause increased insurance claims due to Many fatalities and injuries are reported due to crashes
vehicle damage, higher healthcare costs for accident involving animals. Uncontrolled breeding increases the
victims, and expensive road maintenance after number of vulnerable stray animals.
accidents.
Problem Identification –
Environmental & Urban
Hygiene Issues
Animal Rescue
Deploy government rescue teams to remove stray
animals from roads and establish animal shelters and
grazing zones.
Proposed Solutions – Community Awareness
& Public Participation