Here’s how to travel by car or motorbike with your pets, to avoid getting large fines. There are rules to ensure that the health of your 4-legged friends is preserved.
Here we go again, the summer is approaching and we begin to hear the first news of “people” (to be polite) who are starting to abandon their animals in view of the summer holidays or give them away, even leaving them in kennels.
It’s a barbaric practice that for those who see their 4-legged friends as best friends, they will truly never be able to understand this decision, looking at those devastated eyes, as they see their point of reference go away without them, is one of the saddest things there could be.
The advice is always the same, if you don’t think you can take care of your furry friend for lifetime that will be granted to him, then continue with Pou or any style app Tamagotchi, saving him this great pain. If, however, you are one of those noteworthy human beings who consider an animal as family member then it is good that you take note of these rules.
When you have to go on holiday or anywhere else, to pick up on board your animals, you will have to respect certain rules, to take care of them in the best way, guaranteeing your safety and theirs.
The rules for traveling with your pets on board
Let’s start by describing everything you need to know if you decide to depart for some adventures, together with your dog or cat friend and as a means of transport choose yours motorcycle. Based on theArticle 170 of the Highway Code, the transport of animals on two wheels is possible, provided they are “kept in a special cage or container”, which must be well anchored to the motorcycle and must not protrude to avoid problems while driving.
Read them carefully directions provided for by the regulation, as if the authorities were to find an irregularity, you may have to pay a fine ranging from 83 euros to 332 eurosas well as 1 point will be deducted from your license.
How to travel by car with dogs and cats?
Article 169 of the Highway Code reveals: “the transport of pets in numbers greater than one and in any case in conditions that constitute an impediment or danger for driving is prohibited”. Your dog will therefore be able to stay anywhere in your vehicle as long as it does not prevent you from driving in safe manner. For this reason it would be wise both for you and above all for him to accustom him to being in the back seat, tied using the appropriate strap. security belt, so that in the event of an accident or sudden braking, it will be firmly anchored to the seat. Holding it in your arms, for example, is not safe even if the dog is small.
If you bring a cat in the car instead, the use of carrier it would be the ideal solution. However, if you had to transport more than a animal, the law reveals that fur babies must be: “kept in a special cage or container or in the rear compartment of the driving seat specifically divided by a net or other similar suitable means…”. We did a generic speech for dogs and cats, as well as advising you to learn more by reading carefully the whole norm, we recommend that you also inform yourself if you are transporting another type of animal. Be aware that in case of irregularities you may have to pay a fine ranging from 87 euros to 344 eurosas well as the deduction of 1 point on the driving licence.
To conclude, whatever animal species your friend is this summer don’t abandon it but follow the rules and take him with you, he will thank you. Remember that you may have many friends, but for them, their world is you, don’t betray their trust and their love!
