Drivers risk fines of up to £5,000 for not prioritising their pet’s safety before setting off. New research has found more than a third (36%) of drivers who own and travel with their pet admit to previously driving without properly restraining them, according to new research by Confused.com.
Eased pandemic restrictions and warmer weather means UK roads are expected to get busier over the Easter weekend as the bank holiday approaches. But pet owners are being urged to think about road safety as it’s revealed that drivers aren’t always following the law around restraints.
Driving with your pet in tow seems to be popular. Almost a fifth (19%) of drivers admit to travelling with their pet at least once a week or several times a week (15%).
