What should you do if you hit a moose in Sweden?
The steps after a wildlife collision and what the Swedish Police ask you to have ready.
Short answer
After a collision with a moose in Sweden you must call 112 immediately, mark the place where the animal disappeared and set out a warning triangle if needed. These steps apply even if the animal is not visibly injured or has left, and failing to report is punishable. Do not track an injured animal yourself.
Why
- The Swedish Police say that after a wildlife collision with animals such as moose you must call 112 immediately.
- According to the Swedish Police, you must mark the place, and if you have no marking strip, use something else that is clearly visible, on the side of the road where the animal disappeared.
- The Swedish Police say you should not chase or track an injured animal yourself, and that failing to report a collision with these animals is punishable.
Details
The Swedish Police ask you to stay reachable by phone for a while afterwards, in case the hunter who tracks the animal needs more information. Have ready your personal and vehicle details, the location (town, road number, identifying features, and a GPS position if possible, which the 112 app shows) and the type of animal and the direction it went. For the emergency number, see the emergency number in Sweden, and for other rules, driving and road rules in Sweden.
Tip
Drive with extra care in rural areas around dawn and dusk: Visit Sweden says moose and deer may cross the road then. See also road trips in Sweden.
What may differ
The duty to call 112 covers collisions with bear, wolf, wolverine, lynx, moose, deer, roe deer, otter, wild boar, mouflon and eagle. Reindeer are not classed as game, but the Swedish Police say to report a collision with one as well.
Common misconception
If the moose runs off and shows no injury, you do not need to report the collision.
What actually happens
The Swedish Police say the steps apply even if the animal is not visibly injured or has left the scene, and that failing to report is punishable.
People also ask
- What do I do after a moose collision in Sweden?
- Who do I call if I hit a moose in Sweden?
Sources
- Swedish Police: Wildlife accidentsChecked at:
- Visit Sweden: Driving in SwedenChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check the Swedish Police before you travel.
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