Petition
Make it a legal requirement for drivers to stop and report if they hit a cat.
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
To protect animal welfare and promote responsible driving, we urge the government to enact a law requiring drivers to stop and report incidents if they have injured a cat.
To protect animal welfare and promote responsible driving, we urge the government to enact a law requiring drivers to stop and report incidents where they hit a cat. This measure will ensure injured animals receive timely care, reduce instances of hit-and-run, and foster a more compassionate society. By making it a legal duty to report such incidents, we can improve accountability and promote ethical behaviour on our roads. Cats are just as loved and important as any other pet.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Require drivers to stop and take cats to the vets if they hit them in their car
Require drivers to stop and take cats to the vets if they hit them in their car
Require drivers to stop and take cats to the vets if they hit them in their car
Require drivers to stop and take cats to the vets if they hit them in their car
Timeline
| 21 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.