Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Require drivers to stop and seek medical assistance if they hit a cat
Closed
48 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to make it law that if you hit a cat with a motor vehicle that you must stop and seek medical assistance, either from a local vet or animal welfare organisation.
There are too many cats being run over and just left to die because it doesn't say in law you have to stop. Some drivers do, although, many do not.
Our family cat Felix had been run over a week ago. Thankfully he managed to get home so I could seek him medical assistance but many cats don't make it home. Unfortunately a week after Felix had to be put to sleep as the damage was too severe. You can imagine the emotional impact that this has had on me and my children. The law needs change.
Our family cat Felix had been run over a week ago. Thankfully he managed to get home so I could seek him medical assistance but many cats don't make it home. Unfortunately a week after Felix had to be put to sleep as the damage was too severe. You can imagine the emotional impact that this has had on me and my children. The law needs change.
Timeline
| 2 May 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
2 May 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.