“I’m for them enjoying the car rides more, so I’m against that,” said dog caretaker Harlow Thompson.
Senate Bill 9-32 covers numerous animal well-being subjects, however an essential element for Florida dog owners consists of brand-new limitations on car transport.
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It would likewise prohibit drivers from having dogs being in their laps while behind the wheel.
“I could agree with the lap situation because it could cause people problems with driving,” said dog owner Jessica Hammers.
If you are carrying your dog, you would need to have it protected in a cage that fits the size of the dog, utilize a pet safety belt or somebody besides the driver need to be in control of the dog.
And those carrying a dog outdoors bed of a pickup need to likewise utilize a cage.
If not followed, dog owners or drivers would be open to possible moving offense citations, though the charges would not count as criminal traffic infractions.