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Yesterday I was cruising leisurely through the woods of the Veluwe (Netherlands) when suddenly there was a big bang and some brown stuff on my windscreen.
I didn't see anything, and also afterwards could not find any trace of the deer, so maybe it survived.
The damage to my car however was substantial, damaged headlight, hood and a side panel.
Luckily no motor damage, so I could continue driving home.
As I do not have a full All-Risks insurance, I also wondered if my insurance would cover the damage, luckily they did according to the policy conditions.
I will also need a replacement car to go to work, so I think this will be expensive ...
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Wow, just cruising the woods and nearly getting shot.
What is this, America? 
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Never heard of
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Next time you insure, try to get one with a courtesy car? I needed one a couple of years ago when mine was hit by another driver (it was parked outside my house, so no doubt as to blame) - very handy for the four weeks it took to sort it all out.
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Thanks for the advice, this accident made me think about the insurance policy again.
Point is, I feel a bit over-insured already, as I also have an expensive ANWB (motorists) insurance for break down service.
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In Switzerland it is compulsory to inform the police in an accident with wild animals, which then also offers a gamekeeper. If you do not do this you can be notified for hit and run.
Looks maybe strange on a first view, but on the other Hand you don't Need a Special insurance for such a case, the basic insurance ( part insurance cover) is enough.[Edit]And of course it is also very ok that a gamekeeper takes care about the hurt animal
modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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Thanks, I will look into that, I think in Holland it's only needed to inform the official authorities when you kill a deer, it is also forbidden to take it home for consumption.
[Edit] checked it and you're right, it is always needed to inform the police.
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If I think about it more and think about the holiday in Ireland, where hundreds of crossing rabbits are on the highway ... If everyone reports, then the police from Ireland is a very big employer 
modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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And what about the bugs that hit a motorbike visor when riding around Australia.
Have to stop every hour to clean it, so I can see again.
I can't believe some people ride without a full visor...
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Your Options:
a.) Report it to Bugs & Sucks to the official B&S of australia
b.) Don't ride... a Motorbike...
c.) Use one of our Visor products on www.we-keep-clean-you-riders.com
 
modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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... or like a lizard grow a long tounge and periodically lick your eyeballs clean - comes with a bonus: free snacks.
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Spoken like a true lounge lizard !
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So, in other words, we need to give Evolution a strong kick in the Progression butt and get more people to ride bikes w/o helmets and visors...
(and get a long lizard tongue emoji... )
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Quote: I can't believe some people ride without a full visor...
Free lunch...
Common sense is admitting there is cause and effect and that you can exert some control over what you understand.
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RickZeeland wrote: it is also forbidden to take it home for consumption.
So you have to eat it on the spot?
... note to self: only hit deer before dinner.
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modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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Yes, beer and deer 
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We have the same in the UK: if you hit and kill a deer, or a pheasant, you can't take it. The guy in the car behind can though.
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Therefore, I will be always behind you
modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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Not necessarily the best idea: did you ever play Carmageddon II?
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Because of the speed of your car the deere should be dead as it can get. 
You have luck that your insurance is paying the bill.
Press F1 for help or google it.
Greetings from Germany
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I'm afraid so, although I was driving leisurely (max 70 km/h), it was a big bang.
I informed the police on the police website, but doubt that they will take any action on this.
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Be glad you don't have moose in the Netherlands.
That's 600 kg on stilts at a convenient height for the windscreen!
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I know, a long time ago I was on holiday in Sweden and on a small dusty sandroad there was a moose.
Didn't even budge, and after staring at each other for some time it slowly began to move off the road.
Has something to do with the relaxed nature of the Swedish I think 
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