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UK drivers face £5,000 fine for driving with dog + 10 best cars for dog owners to buy - C C - Feb 18, 2022
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in the car, via proper restraint violations
https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/19935688.highway-code-uk-drivers-face-5-000-fine-driving-dog-car/
INTRO: Drivers who travel with their dog in the car face fines of up to £5,000 for breaching the Highway Code. The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads. The code was updated last month to introduce a risk-based hierarchy of road users. But a rule pet owners should be aware of relates to having four-legged passengers in the car. The rule states that pets should be “suitably restrained” when travelling in the car to keep them safe if drivers are forced to stop quickly... (MORE - details)
(UK) Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2022
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars-vans/107015/top-10-best-cars-dog-owners-buy-2022
INTRO: Just like a human passenger, your dog’s safety and comfort are of great importance whenever travelling in the car. Fortunately, there are a number of dog-friendly cars on the market, ranging from estates and SUVs with roomy boots to small hatchbacks that use clever engineering to maximise interior space.
Of course, it’s important to pick a car that you personally like, so it’s a good job there are plenty of models that can cater to the needs of both humans and dogs, and with this in mind, we’ve selected the best cars for dog owners. These are good cars first and foremost, models that we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone with or without a dog. Their advantage, however, is that they offer a range of qualities that make life with a dog that little bit more pleasant for owner and pet alike.
We looked for cars with large and easily accessible boot areas, particularly those that offer useful accessories and are easy to clean. Any models with overly firm rides were discounted and the same goes for cars without low cabin noise levels. Eventually, we arrived at the models below, our best cars for dog owners... (MORE - details)
COVERED: Skoda Octavia estate ... Dacia Duster ... Land Rover Defender ... Citroen E-Berlingo ... Merc E-Class estate ... Skoda Superb Estate ... Honda Jazz ... Tesla Model Y ... Suzuki Swace ... SsangYong Rexton
RE: UK drivers face £5,000 fine for driving with dog + 10 best cars for dog owners to buy - Zinjanthropos - Feb 19, 2022
Not a dog guy but when I see people driving along with the K9 on their lap I wonder just what's going on inside the owner's head. Anyways, in Ontario it's only $110 fine for driving with dog on lap. What happens to the mutt if you hit something with dog on your lap and air bag deploys? Bed of a pick up truck seems like a good spot for Rover, but I imagine that's probably not recommended also. Do animal cruelty laws come into play in some cases as well, IOW no restraint could mean injured pooch.