If animals are abandoned on your land, you should contact the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for advice and assistance - see related links.
You’re offline. This is a read only version of the page.
If animals are abandoned on your land, you should contact the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for advice and assistance - see related links.
Rule 57 of the Highway Code states:
"When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly. A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars."
This is not a legal requirement that is set out in legislation, and so failure to comply with this rule will not, in itself, cause a person to be prosecuted. However, please note that failure to comply with such sections of the Highway Code may still be used in evidence in any court proceedings under the Traffic Acts to establish liability.
