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A road sign warning people to watch for tortoises has been set up for the first time in Taiwan, in Pingtung’s Chaozhou Township. Numerous tortoises have been killed by passing vehicles in the area, so the county government installed signs to encourage drivers to exercise more caution and protect these slow-moving reptiles.

A tortoise slowly moves along the road, walking across concrete, through puddles, and even getting right next to a car tire. Here in Pingtung’s Chaozhou Township, tortoises are often seen roaming the streets.

Member of public
There are lots! We set them all free. There are tortoises walking around, and some have been crushed to death.

Member of public
We have lots of tortoises around here. Sometimes I pick them up off the road and move them to the side.

These slow-moving reptiles are vulnerable to getting hit by cars, so the local government designed a road sign to warn drivers to watch out for them. It pictures a black-and-white tortoise inside a red triangle, with the words “watch for tortoises” beneath.

Member of public
It’s really cute. I’ve never seen this sign before. It’s really creative. I’ll watch out for them.

Huang Yu-cheng
Pingtung County official
After discussing with multiple departments, they all agreed that wild animals frequently appear along this section of road and that a warning sign was needed.

Wang Chien-yuan
Chaozhou Township official
We put up a sign to watch for tortoises, but it’s meant to warn people about small animals in general, like frogs, toads, tortoises, or even snakes.

This is Taiwan’s first “watch for tortoises” sign. The roads in this area are straight and wide, so vehicles tend to drive fast. Hopefully, this sign will remind them to slow down and watch for animals. More warning signs like this are appearing throughout the country. In the neighboring county of Kenting, there are signs to watch for deer. With appropriate signage in place, drivers can help look out for wild animals.

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