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People have until 15 June to trim their roadside hedges and earth banks, being mindful of nesting birds and gardening teams in the road.
The law requires that these hedges are cut between 1 and 15 June, and again between 13 and 30 September if vegetation is overhanging into the road, presenting obstacles for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
Road signs, mirrors and traffic lights must be visible.
Parish representatives will be walking the roads after the deadline to carry out inspections, and any resident concerned about hazards should contact their Douzaine.
Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services (ACLMS) say hedging should be checked for nesting birds and other wildlife before making cuts.
If birds are found a conservative cut with shears should be attempted instead, with any injured wildlife reported to the GSPCA.
Internal hedges should be left until after bird breeding season finishes at the end of July, while at least four inches of vegetation should be left on earth banks to promote the return of plants.
This also deters the prevalence of nettles and dock leaf.
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