THE HIGHWAY CODE
  • Read
  • Download PDF
  • Mobile App
  • Audiobook
  • Changes and answers
  • Categories

Can you drive with your dog in the car?

24/10/2018

17 Comments

 
By taking unrestrained pets in the car drivers are putting themselves at risk of potentially deadly distractions.

Highway Code states: “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.”

Breaking the Highway Code doesn’t carry a direct penalty, but drivers could still be pulled over for driving without due care and attention.

This can result a fine and penalty points - and if an unrestrained pet has caused an accident, insurers are unlikely to pay out.

What to do when driving with pets
  • Don’t allow your pet to ride with its head hanging out of the window, as it’s potentially dangerous and can cause injury. Keep it suitably restrained.
  • Always carry a large water bottle (5 litres minimum) in case your pet overheats and needs to be rapidly cooled in an emergency.
  • Use sun shades on the windows when it is hot or the sun is bright and never leave a pet in a hot car.
  • Don’t feed your pet within two hours of starting a long car journey to avoid carsickness.
  • Pack a favourite toy or blanket to give your pet a sense of familiarity.
Driving with dog in car
17 Comments
Marc Allen
12/4/2018 16:12:03

Can dogs be transported in the back of open pick up trucks unsecured?

Reply
Frances
23/10/2018 19:13:51

Is this still current? I have seen articles recently saying the fine had been increased to £5000.

Reply
diane harding
3/11/2018 12:17:47

Can a dog be restrained by another person if sitting on their lap? Is this ok?

Reply
Gorton
12/2/2019 16:30:13

An accident at 30mph produces a 30g force which will take the dogs weight to about half a tonne of force. I don't know many people who could resist that load. to see how to calculate the force involved see hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/carcr2.html

Lee
7/3/2019 11:14:04

I only have a 2 seater looking to buy a staffie can they travel on passenger seat if secured in

Reply
LB link
17/3/2019 10:56:27

If your dog is secured in a harness in the front seat, be sure to move the seat as far back as possible and switch off the passenger-side airbag as it may do more harm than good if you have an accident.

Reply
Allen Jayson link
20/9/2019 06:27:15

I read a lot of posts but the topic covered in this is the most comprehensive & helpful. This is really wonderful post. I would definitely recommend it to others. Thank you for sharing this valuable information with us.
If you guys require professional services regarding novelty documents like Novelty Bank Statements, Novelty Credit Card Statements, Novelty Utility Bills & all types of other novelty documents, please contact us at:
LiveChat:https://tawk.to/chat/5b056f7bd0f6723da57ecd06/default/?$_tawk_popout=true
Call / Message on WhatsApp : +1 914 274 8666
Contact: (+1) 914 202 3836
Email: quickdocsfix@gmail.com
Website: http://bankstatementediting.com

Reply
Avery Carter link
20/9/2019 06:30:33

I read a lot of posts but the topic covered in this is the most comprehensive & helpful. This is really wonderful post. I would definitely recommend it to others. Thank you for sharing this valuable information with us.
Do you want to edit any entries in your bank or credit card statement? Call them for professional help.
LiveChat:https://tawk.to/chat/5b056f7bd0f6723da57ecd06/default/?$_tawk_popout=true
Call / Message on WhatsApp : +1 914 274 8666
Contact: (+1) 914 202 3836
Email: quickdocsfix@gmail.com
Website: http://editbankstatements.com

Reply
Harvey Layne link
21/9/2019 11:11:22

I read a lot of posts but the topic covered in this is the most comprehensive & helpful. This is really wonderful post. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Thank you for sharing this valuable information with us.
Get some professional help to modify pdf bank statements. These designers are quick & amp; discreet.
LiveChat:https://tawk.to/chat/5b056f7bd0f6723da57ecd06/default/?$_tawk_popout=true
Call / Message on WhatsApp : +1 914 274 8666
Contact: (+1) 914 202 3836
Email: quickdocsfix@gmail.com
Website: http://bankstatementsmodify.com

Reply
Isabelle Mary link
21/9/2019 11:11:45

I read a lot of posts but the topic covered in this is the most comprehensive & helpful. This is really wonderful post. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Thank you for sharing this valuable information with us.
Are you stuck with bank statement or credit card statement? Call them to edit your pdf for you quickly!
LiveChat:https://tawk.to/chat/5b056f7bd0f6723da57ecd06/default/?$_tawk_popout=true
Call / Message on WhatsApp : +1 914 274 8666
Contact: (+1) 914 202 3836
Email: quickdocsfix@gmail.com
Website: http://bankstatementpdfedit.com

Reply
Jemma Reese link
21/9/2019 11:12:05

I read a lot of posts but the topic covered in this is the most comprehensive & helpful. This is really wonderful post. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Thank you for sharing this valuable information with us.
Do you need help with your bank statement pdf? These guys saved me from a lot of trouble. Thankfully they are quick, discreet & amp; very reasonable.
LiveChat:https://tawk.to/chat/5b056f7bd0f6723da57ecd06/default/?$_tawk_popout=true
Call / Message on WhatsApp : +1 914 274 8666
Contact: (+1) 914 202 3836
Email: quickdocsfix@gmail.com
Website: http://bankstatementpdf.com

Reply
Colin Porter
21/9/2019 16:48:45

I have a 2 seater car with space behind the seats it has luggage belts in the rear. I put my German shepherd in the back with a good harness & seat belt which secures him in.

Reply
john parker link
28/2/2020 04:29:07

This is an Excellent post & I would definitely recommend it to others. i like this post. I’m here to inform you about our Professional services regarding novelty documents.
Our Services:
We offer Editing services for Novelty Bank Statements, Novelty Credit Card Statements, Novelty Utility Bills & all types of other Novelty Documents.
You can Contact us at:
Live Chat: https://tawk.to/chat/5b056f7bd0f6723da57ecd06/default/?$_tawk_popout=true

Call / Message on WhatsApp : +1 914 274 8666

Contact: (+1) 914 202 3836

Email: quickdocsfix@gmail.com

Website: http://bankstatementediting.com

Reply
Mumbai Escorts Service link
22/3/2020 14:55:16

We are one and only Mumbai call girls offer the models housewife Our world famous low rate Whatsapp Number Call girls service in Mumbai provide high class female escorts service provider where you can find the first-class call girls in Mumbai. Beautiful Call Girls directory of you find here the best female escort for booking call girls in Mumbai latest new sexy very good looking professional female most lovely Call Girls directory escorts service in Mumbai call girls provider in so please visit the website http://www.mumbaibeautygirls.com/

Reply
David Wornham
30/4/2020 18:05:15

More likley to receive a charge of insecure load, but I know of no case law to classify dogs as a load rather than a passenger, who must, of course, also wear seat belts.

Reply
Jennifer Williams link
22/7/2020 18:41:47

I have read a lot of blog post and articles but this is great for dog owners. Such A helpful article for me. These tips will help a lot of people and as well as for me. Thanks for sharing good tips.

Reply
ripon link
21/9/2020 12:16:47

It is the most informative post that provide valuable information to the readers. Eagerly waiting for next post.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Changes And New Rules 

    Answers for drivers

    ​Road safety tips

    Ask a Question

    Categories

    All
    Cockpit Checks
    Dual Carriageways
    Junctions
    Legal Responsibilities
    Moving Away And Stopping
    Other Traffic
    Parking
    Pedestrian Crossings
    Pets
    Reversing
    Roundabout
    Tyres


Choose:

Audiobook
Mobile App
Text to read
PDF to download

Contacts
Feedback
Tips:

Updates and New Rules
Road safety tips
Answers for drivers
Driver’s Stories

Categories
Driving licence:

Theory Test
Hazard Perception
Traffic signs quiz
Driving Courses Online
Crown Copyright. The content have been sourced from the 2021 edition of The Official Highway Code, and reproduced under the terms of the Open Government Licence.
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy

  • Read
  • Download PDF
  • Mobile App
  • Audiobook
  • Changes and answers
  • Categories