Drivers who are also pet owners are being warned that failing to keep your companion strapped in on a car journey can result in hefty penalties.
While it can be tempting to let your four legged pal roam free in the front seat, doing so actually violates the Highway Code and could land you with a giant £5,000 fine and between three and nine licence points.
Experts at Confused.com, which raised the alarm say keeping pets in the back seat limits distractions and keeps them safer if you have to stop suddenly. This applies to all animals, though dogs are likely to the most transported pets.
