Grant cats the same status under the Road Traffic Act 1988 as dogs

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Grant cats the same status as dogs and other animals mentioned in the Road Traffic Act 1988. This would mandate the reporting of any accidents involving cats to the police and empower them to take legal action against motorists who neglect to report such incidents

By including cats in the Road Traffic Act, the government would acknowledge their status as valuable family members, ensure greater accountability from drivers, and ultimately promote a more compassionate society that treats all animals with the respect and consideration they deserve.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Drivers who hit cats in their car should stop and take the cat to a vet

Timeline

12 Nov 2024	Petition opened for signatures
5 Dec 2024	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Dec 2024

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