Petitions/Protect Cats: Make Reporting Cat Accidents a Legal Requirement
StatusClosed
Opened9 Dec 2024
Closes9 Jun 2025
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I want cats to have the same protections as dogs, under section 170 of the road traffic act 1988 - so that it is the law to report any accident involving a cat.

Cats are beloved family members, and we think it is unjust that drivers can hit a cat without any obligation to report it. Like dogs, we think cats deserve the same protections under the law. We think adding cats to Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act would promote accountability and encourage more cautious driving in areas where cats roam. We believe this change could lead to greater road safety, reducing reckless driving and showing that the welfare of all pets, including cats, truly matters.

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Pete Wishart
1Pete Wishart MP
Perth and Kinross-shire
228
Sir Roger Gale
2Sir Roger Gale MP
Herne Bay and Sandwich
90
Dan Aldridge
3Dan Aldridge MP
Weston-super-Mare
87
Dave Doogan
4Dave Doogan MP
Angus and Perthshire Glens
86
Catherine West
5Catherine West MP
Hornsey and Friern Barnet
65
Mike Tapp
6Mike Tapp MP
Dover and Deal
58
Rosie Duffield
7Rosie Duffield MP
Canterbury
47
Ms Polly Billington
8Ms Polly Billington MP
East Thanet
44
Nick Timothy
9Nick Timothy MP
West Suffolk
32
Linsey Farnsworth
10Linsey Farnsworth MP
Amber Valley
21
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