New York asking drivers to brake for turtles

ALBANY, NY (WCAX) - Monday is “Give Turtles A Break Day” in New York.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning motorists to watch out for turtles crossing roadways as they seek nesting areas to lay their eggs.

The DEC says thousands of turtles are killed each year by cars.

While turtles’ shells provide protection from predators, the DEC says shells don’t protect turtles from vehicles when they’re crossing roadways near rivers and marshy areas, and they urge drivers to slow down.