Looking out for deer may help prevent a classic car insurance claim

Motorists keen to avoid a classic car insurance claim may be well advised to heed a new warning from the Highways Agency.

The government department has urged motorists to be aware that deer are liable run into the road in certain parts of the country.

It added collisions involving the animals often prove fatal for the creatures and occasionally for occupants of the vehicle as well.

Figures provided by the organisation show there are approximately 74,000 accidents involving deer in the UK annually.

Motorists were advised this is one of the times of the year when there is a higher chance of collisions.

Wildlife scientist professor David Macdonald explained: "We really need drivers to slow down and watch out, particularly when deer are more active – in autumn and spring and at dawn and dusk."

Meanwhile, the Highways Agency previously claimed too many people are running out of fuel on Britain’s motorways – putting themselves and other road users at risk.