In the absence of natural predators deer populations are continuing to expand, threatening biodiversity and causing road traffic accidents and crop damage, say researchers.
Fewer car journeys means less pollution, fewer road accidents and shorter traffic jams, all of which would be welcomed my many.
"There are problems with forestry, damage to crops, road traffic accidents and deer need to be moved on from problem locations and stag hunting does that very well, " he said.
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But many commuters and motorists said they did not really see the point of the scheme and some drivers reckoned the idea of having one route in and out restricts traffic flow and does not allow for accidents or other road closures.
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In the summer, more people are on the road, and when there is more traffic, there are more accidents.
By communicating with other cars, as well as with road signs and traffic lights, vehicles will not only be able to avoid most accidents, but will also move more smoothly through traffic, reducing congestion.
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While the number of global vehicle passengers and drivers may not be known, the World Health Organization estimates that 1.2 million people die each year in road traffic accidents (roughly half of which are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists).
Tina Fallon said the latest accidents at the bridge on Derby Road were causing traffic problems along the road and train delays.
Google thought big when it aimed to reduce accidents, the time and energy wasted in traffic, and the number of cars on the road by 90 percent.
Earlier this year the executive set further road traffic accident targets, including the reduction of deaths and injuries by 40% and a 50% reduction in accidents involving children, by 2010.
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