Make Nala’s Law: Require Drivers to Stop & Assist Cats Injured in Accidents

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Require an amendment to the Road Traffic Act 1988 so cats are treated like other reportable animals. Motorists involved in a collision with a cat must stop, provide assistance, take the cat to a vet if possible, and report the incident to the police.

My cat Nala, well known locally as the station cat, was hit by a vehicle and tragically died. I don’t know how long she lay there before being found, though a local business tried their best to help her. It makes little sense that cats - often similar in size to dogs and other animals that must be reported are excluded. The Road Traffic Act 1988 is outdated for modern pet ownership. With 230,000+ cats hit each year, requiring drivers to stop and report could save lives and prevent heartbreak.

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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats
Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats

Timeline

11 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jan 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Jan 2026

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