Written question asked by Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 2025. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Dangerous Driving: Animals
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending sections 1 to 3A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to extend dangerous driving offences to include incidents causing the (a) death and (b) serious injury of (i) dogs, (ii) other domestic pets and (iii) other animals.
- Answer
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The Government has no plans to consider amending the Road Traffic Act 1988 in the way suggested.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 34025
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Death Animals Accidents Dangerous driving
- Legislation
- Road Traffic Act 1988
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- 2025-09-05 17:44:22 +0100
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