Petition Make it a legal requirement for drivers to stop & report collisions with cats
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.
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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.
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