Yeah, I think we should definitely do this:

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DNR asks drivers to give turtles a brake

The Associated Press | Posted: Saturday, June 12, 2010 11:00 am | No Comments Posted


ST. PAUL — Wildlife managers are asking Minnesota drivers to give turtles a brake.

This is the time when female turtles move from lakes, streams and wetlands to their nesting areas. Unfortunately, roads separate many of those nesting areas from the turtles' winter homes.

Carol Hall, herpetologist for the Department of Natural Resources, says many turtles are killed on roads each year, especially during the nesting season.

If people see a turtle on the road, they should slow down and drive around it. While many people want to help turtles cross, the DNR says the best approach is to let them cross unassisted. If it's necessary to help, move them across roadways in as direct a line as safely possible.

Minnesota has nine turtle species, some of which are protected.



Source:http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/state-and-regional/article_2247a3b0-7636-11df-959b-001cc4c03286.html

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Yesterday, on the out-of-the-way road I live on, I saw a dead turtle that had been run over by a car. Maybe the driver hadn't seen it, but it wasn't like his/her car would've been going fast.
Anyway, there are a lot of turtles out right now, and we should "give them a break". It's extra hard to see baby turtles.
And I disagree that you shouldn't help them across; they are slow and sometimes they need extra help to get out of the way. Just make sure to put them in as 'direct a line' as possible. Also, try not to get run over yourself! :)