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Restrain Your Dog In Your Vehicle Else Pay A Fine

Rule 57 of the 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 safely restraining animals in cars.”

Being in breach of this advice can see drivers facing on the spot fines of up to £1,000, a maximum fine of £5,000, nine points on their license and even a driving ban and compulsory retest.

According to the RAC, the Highway Code itself is not a legal document and the rules outlined in it are not official road laws. However, “A number of the points outlined in the Code are backed up by official traffic laws, meaning you can be fined, prosecuted or disqualified if you ignore them.”

To read the rules on other animals – Highway code rules 47 – 58 – click HERE.

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