Hazard Ahead Warning Light How It Works

HAWL (pronounced howl) the Hazard Ahead Warning Light

What does it do?

HAWL works by warning approaching drivers not only about deer but, moose, elk, livestock, accidents, rock slides, pot holes, debris, flooding and any other potential hazard that lays in wait for them

HAWL was created to warn oncoming drivers of potential hazard ahead. Creators, Gary Thomas Edwards and Art Nemirow of HAWL, Hazard Ahead Warning Light, felt car mounted whistles, and the new laser fences are designed to scare the deer. Both are quick to point out scaring the deer does not necessarily mean the deer will run away into the forest, rather the animal might be scared instead out onto the road directly into the driver's path. Further most drivers have become so accustomed to warning signs they are numb to their effect.

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HAWL

So what makes HAWL different and how does HAWL work?

When you see a deer in the middle of or at the edge of the road, or come upon a road hazard, and you have safely navigated by, you simply hang the “HAWL” card on your rearview mirror, squeeze the edge and for 60 seconds it will flash a powerful, bright amber triangle visible a quarter of a mile away, day, dusk or night. Approaching drivers, upon seeing your signal, know that from that point up to 60 seconds ahead, there is a dangerous road hazard they need to be aware of... and to slow down. The flashing can be terminated by pressing the button one more time.

HAWL is a totally self-contained card ready to hang and use. The product uses coin cell batteries to power 10 amber LEDs. A very small computer chip controls the flashing intensity, timing and automatic shut off, this is all packaged in a printed, die-cut sleeve.

Why is it important?
HAWL is designed to save the lives of people and animals. Each year more than 200 people die in deer related automobile accidents alone. Deer collide with vehicles, on average 1.6 million times a year - causing a staggering 4.6 billion in medical costs and vehicle damages. These statistics are for DVC’s (deer vehicle collisions) only. And this does not include the millions of accidents that occur every year caused by the countless other forms of road hazards.

Win, Win, Win

HAWL is simple, inexpensive, easy to use, and puts the solution directly into the hands of thousands of concerned, responsible and caring drivers. The inventors, Mr. Edwards and Mr. Nemirow point out the use of HAWL will not only save lives by preventing accidents but it will simultaneously lower the annual total cash settlements paid out each year by insurance industry, which in turn can help to lower or stabilize insurance premiums, additionally lowering individual State costs in their attempts to prevent, reduce and clean up accidents... HAWL is truly a Win, Win!