A sure-fire way of improving any long traffic jam is by looking across and seeing a cute pooch staring back at you.
What you may not be aware of is that drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by travelling with their dog.
This is because, just like humans, animals need to wear a seatbelt and not ensuring your pet wears one is a breach of the code, the Mirror reports.
It points out that if an animal moves about during a journey it could trigger an accident and also warns drivers not to put their pets in the front seat for the same reason.
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Mark Tongue at Select Car Leasing, explains: “Most dog owners will know they need to keep their pet suitably restrained when they’re in a car, as stipulated by the Highway Code.
“But many owners are left confused as to whether dogs are allowed in the front seat or not – it’s something of a grey area.
“Whilst not particularly recommended – dogs should generally be in the backseat or boot for their own safety.
“You should only ever have your dog by your…
