Is it illegal to have a dog unrestrained in a car?
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Is it illegal to have a dog unrestrained in a car?
A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars. Even though there may not be a direct penalty for driving with an unrestrained pet, motorists could face charges of driving without due care and attention if they get distracted by their animals behind the wheel.
How should a dog travel in the car?
When in a vehicle, make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained, so they cannot distract you while you are driving, or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly. A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage, or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars.
Do dogs have to be restrained in cars UK?
Rule 57 of the Highway Code states that you must make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained in a vehicle. So, you can’t have Bonzo wandering around the car’s cabin or sticking his head out of the window as he sees fit. This rule is in place to protect you, your dog and other road users.
What’s the law on dogs in cars UK?
Dogs in cars UK law The Highway Code requires dogs (and other animals) to be ‘suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly’ (rule 57).