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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 in a maximum fine of £2,500 and nine 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.

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You MUST NOT

• use any lights in a way which would dazzle or cause discomfort to other road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders if you are sitting on the side of the road facing oncoming traffic turn your lights down so not to dazzle oncoming traffic