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Auto Trader surveyed dog-owning drivers and discovered that one in three admit to not knowing the Highway Code rules for driving with their pets.

Motorists are totally unaware of an unknown Highway Code rule which could see their loving pet dog cost them £5,000 in driving fines. That’s according to a survey conducted by Auto Trader which found that more than a third are at risk of penalty.

Rule 57 in the travel handbook states that dogs must be suitably restrained in a vehicle through using a harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard. If these guidelines are not followed and drivers get into an accident caused by a doggie distraction, they could be liable to the hefty fine.

UK motorists unaware their dogs could cost them £5,000 in fines due to unknown Highway Code rule