Rejected petition Change the Law on which animals need to be reported in a road accident

It is a legal requirement to stop and report the accident to Police Scotland when you hit a dog, goat, horse, cattle, donkey, mule, sheep or pig with your car.

This should be changed. Any Animal that has been hit by a car especially pet Cats...should be reported to Police Scotland.

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All Animals deserve respect and help the same as Humans do. They are helpless and voiceless. I am Their Voice

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Drivers who hit cats in their car should stop and take the cat to a vet
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700808

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Date submitted 14 November 2024
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