Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Make it a legal requirement for drivers to stop & report collisions with cats
Closed
74 signatures
What the petition asks
Under section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, a driver is required to stop & report accidents involving specific animals including dogs, but not cats. We want the Government to introduce legislation that makes it a legal requirement for a driver to stop & report accidents involving cats.
On 20th April at 0950am, our beloved cat Fawkes was hit by a car travelling over the speed limit on a residential street. Fawkes was less than 2 years old and less than 3 metres away from our front garden. The driver failed to stop. If this legislation is created, we would like it to be known as "Fawkes Law".
The impact on a persons' mental health and wellbeing when their cat is hit by a car can be devastating. Cat owners should be entitled to the same due process afforded to dog owners.
The impact on a persons' mental health and wellbeing when their cat is hit by a car can be devastating. Cat owners should be entitled to the same due process afforded to dog owners.
Timeline
| 3 May 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
74
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
3 May 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.