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In the UK, Hungerford Common has a bylaw allowing cows to wander freely. But it was recently suggested that cows should be dressed in reflective jackets with luminous detailing and flashing lights so as to boost safety. Apparently there is concern from the local authorities that cows could be hard to see and that they could present a hazard to passing motorists. The herders commented that it might make more sense to lower the speed of vehicles in the area and also suggested that any motorists unable to s
September 11, 2015 Read time: 1 min
In the UK, Hungerford Common has a bylaw allowing cows to wander freely. But it was recently suggested that cows should be dressed in reflective jackets with luminous detailing and flashing lights so as to boost safety.

Apparently there is concern from the local authorities that cows could be hard to see and that they could present a hazard to passing motorists. The herders commented that it might make more sense to lower the speed of vehicles in the area and also suggested that any motorists unable to see a cow not wearing reflective apparel are unlikely to be safe behind the wheel in any case. However elsewhere in the UK, cows have been equipped with reflective collars in a bid to reduce the risk of the animals being hit by cars.

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