Drivers are at risk of being fined if they choose to travel with their pets this bank holiday weekend.
Pet owners are legally allowed to travel with their furry companions in the car, but what most don’t know is by not following the rules set out for travel in the Highway Code, they’re putting themselves at risk of being fined £13,000 in total.
Research from Peter Vardy has revealed 5 mistakes pet owners are making when driving with the pooches – and should rectify immediately in order to avoid fines.
1.Travelling with your dog in the hot weather could land you with a £2,000 fine and an animal cruelty charge It’s widely known that pets should not be left in a hot parked car for a prolonged period, or owners could be charged with animal cruelty and landed with a £2,000 fine.
However, what Brits don’t know is that it also applies to driving on long journeys. Direct sunlight through windows can send the temperature inside your vehicle skyrocketing and a hot enclosed space can lead to pets overheating and experiencing heat stroke symptoms.
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