Highway Code – Michael Broad

In the UK pets have got to be ‘suitably restrained’ in a travelling vehicle (rule 57 Highway Code)

February 20, 2024 by Michael Broad

Rule 57 of the Highway Code forbids unrestrained pets in travelling vehicles

Rule 57 of the Highway Code in the UK states the following: 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 …

In the UK you could be fined £5,000 if your cat or dog is unrestrained inside your vehicle

August 30, 2023 by Michael Broad

Rule 57 of the Highway Code in the UK states that cats and dogs must be restrained inside a moving vehicle.

In the UK, a cat or dog needs to be restrained inside the car when it is being driven under rule 57 of the Highway Code. I bet you didn’t know that! I didn’t. Knowing the rule possibly doesn’t make a great deal of difference to me or you because you probably almost automatically …