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Having knocked over a cat, the driver must legally stop to help/trace the owner
Closed
1,019 signatures
What the petition asks
We have lost two cats to road traffic accidents. On both occasions the drivers did not stop to check if the cat could be saved. It is a criminal offence not to stop and report an accident involving a dog. Whilst cats are more independent they are still a beloved pet and should be respected equally.
Timeline
| 18 Sep 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Mar 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,019
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Sep 2017
Closed
18 Mar 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.