Are you travelling safe with your pet?
According to the Highway Code, motorists must ensure “dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so that they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop too quickly.”
This means they should be secured in a carrier, cage, or using a pet harness. Ensure that all carriers or baskets are restrained using a seat belt, or if they fit snugly they can be placed in the foot well or behind your seat.
A recent study shows that in a 30mph accident a medium-sized dog, such as a spaniel, would be thrown with a force equivalent to that of a baby elephant!