Dog retraint
Dog owners have been warned that they could be fined up to £5,000 for breaking little known driving rules.
Over a third of British drivers who own dogs are unaware of the Highway Code stipulation, a survey has found.
According to Rule 57, drivers must make sure that their pooch is restrained in a vehicle using a harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard.
This is so that they cannot distract someone when driving or injure the driver, or themselves, in the event of a sudden stop.
The rule 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.'
If a motorist causes an accident because they are distracted by their dog, they could face being slapped with an eye-watering £5,000 fine for the careless driving.
Over a third of British drivers who own dogs are unaware of the Highway Code stipulation, a survey has found.
According to Rule 57, drivers must make sure that their pooch is restrained in a vehicle using a harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard.
This is so that they cannot distract someone when driving or injure the driver, or themselves, in the event of a sudden stop.
The rule 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.'
If a motorist causes an accident because they are distracted by their dog, they could face being slapped with an eye-watering £5,000 fine for the careless driving.
