With winter approaching, the problem is expected to escalate as livestock move closer to the road reserve in search of better grazing ground. This problem concerns TRAC immensely as it has a direct impact on road safety.<\/p>\n
Nine cars were involved in an accident last week when a fence next to the N4 was stolen and cattle strayed onto the busy N4.<\/p>\n
Also read: Stray cows cause major accident on the N4<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Although roaming animals are solely the responsibility of their owners, it is in TRAC<\/a>\u2019s interest to keep the N4 Toll Route animal-free as safety on our road is our primary concern. However, we need assistance and support from communities along the route to address the issue effectively.<\/p>\n Despite our efforts to resolve the problem through various methods – such as erecting fences and barriers to keep animals off the road \u2013 the problem persists. This is attributed largely to two factors – the lack of support from community members who allow their animals to roam free and the ongoing theft of barriers.<\/p>\n In relation to livestock and pets, Trac appeals to owners to do their part in keeping their animals off the road by confining them in enclosed areas. According to law the onus to prevent livestock or pets from straying falls on the animal owner. If damage is caused by an animal straying onto a public road the animal owner can be held liable.<\/p>\n BE AWARE OF ROAMING ANIMALS along #TRACN4route<\/a> Follow link to read more… https:\/\/t.co\/wlBEd6PbIV<\/a><\/p>\n — TRAC N4 Toll Route (@TRACN4route) April 1, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n