So Yes if you happen to accidentally collide.
Is it illegal to hit a kangaroo. It is advisable though not to swerve unless safe to do so. But if you drive in rural areas a collision with a kangaroo or other native or even domestic animal is a distinct possibility. A pademelon in its final resting place on a roadside vergeAnn Jones This is especially important if the animal is a large species such as a kangaroo large wallaby or other marsupial that.
You could be charged with animal cruelty or failure to notify owners of property damage. 223 - Using lights when riding an animal-drawn vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions. This could be a bit of a challenge for the backyard barristers but by Hit I am assuming you mean collide with a kangaroo in a vehicle and not walk up and punch it as that is too stupid to contemplate.
The footage sparked widespread outrage. The only exception is raw milk which is illegal to sell in Australia but surprisingly allowed in parts of the UK Europe and New Zealand among other places. 2 if alive call the Ranger- you can get the number by phoning 1223 and asking for the Ranger or Shire Office in whatever location youre in.
The rules in detail. They will help you out. Its safer if its a roo.
Unless safe to do so you are better off hitting the roo compared to losing control and hitting a treebushrockoncoming car or truck. If you see a kangaroo warning sign a kangaroo to the side of the road or you are driving though a well forested area SLOW DOWN. How many kangaroos get hit by cars each year.
Kangaroos due to their numbers are the most likely animal you will come across. Swerving to avoid roos can actually cause you more damage than hitting the bl--dy suicidally inclined critters they tend to jump straight at the car. Punching a kangaroo in the face is neither brave nor funny its illegal as is harassing native wildlife with dogs PETA said in a statement.