Conrad Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Billggski - 2020-01-22 8:57 AM I don't want to be pedantic (as all pedants start off) but Rule 57 of the Highway Code is advisory. If you compare it to that for seatbelts, that one has MUST in capital letters and quotes the laws. Although good practice and sensible, and it would be a factor in any accident investigation I can find no UK law that insists on it. Pedantic, yes. Common sense, bit short. Can't be bothered to list all the reasons to keep dogs secured for their safety and the humans. Just think of the mass of a dog flying at you in a crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Which is exactly what I said. I just pointed out it's not against the law, however inadvisable it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adiebt Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 At the risk of repeating myself , https://www.birchwoodgroup.co.uk/news/pets-in-your-vehicle/ Ignoring section 57 would make you liable to a charge of driving without due care and attention , 9 points and £2500 fine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceM Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Adiebt - 2020-01-23 10:16 AM At the risk of repeating myself , https://www.birchwoodgroup.co.uk/news/pets-in-your-vehicle/ Ignoring section 57 would make you liable to a charge of driving without due care and attention , 9 points and £2500 fine . And therein lie the nub of the issue, “driving without due care and attention” is illegal and failing to follow a highway code recommendation may well be classed as resulting in “driving without due care and attention”. Of course people are free to take the risk if they wish, it’s their choice and the potential consequences are self evident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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