Dog owners who allow their pets to hang out of car windows have been warned they could face a hefty fine this summer. This is due to Rule 57 of the Highway Code, which states that drivers should not let their pet in the car unless they are suitably restrained. If an animal is found to have caused or contributed to a road accident, the owner could be fined up to £5,000 and receive points on their licence.
It could also invalidate their car and pet insurance. Dog owners who let their pets hang out of their car windows could be hit with a hefty fine this summer. Motoring experts at LeaseCar.
uk have issued a warning to Brits with unruly dogs in vehicles, stating they could face a fine of up to £5,000. This is due to Rule 57 of the Highway Code, which states that drivers should not let their pet in the car unless they are suitably restrained. If dogs are allowed to stick their heads out the car window on a hot day, it could be evidence that they're not properly secured.
While disobeying the Highway Code doesn't carry a direct penalty, drivers could be pulled over by police and fined up to £1,000 for driving without proper control if their pet distracts them. If an animal is found to have caused or contributed to a road accident, the owner could be fined up to £5,000 and receive points on their licence, reports Birmingham Live . It could also invalidate their car and pet insurance.
To ensure safety, pets should be properly restrained in a car, either through a belt harness, a p.
