Things you think you’re doing well in transporting your pet and can be fined (according to DGT)

With the holidays coming and the usual weekend getaways in nice weather, there are a few doubts: one about the regulations for allowing pets in public and private places, and another very common one is how to travel with our pets. You should always respect the regulations governing the possession of pets and be responsible for their behavior.

If you are traveling by car, DGT provides a set of instructions and regulations that must be followed to prevent accidents, no matter how small. And, of course, recommendations to consider so that your pet can travel safely and thus have a peaceful journey, not scare them.

If you think it’s okay to carry your pet on or loose in the backseats, this is very dangerous. No support in the front seats, on the lap, or in the back. Pets, cats or dogs should always travel in their tethered or own carriers. Whether the journey is short or long, these three points are essential. The weight of any animal that moves loosely in the cabin is multiplied by 35, which represents extreme danger.

However, there are more suggestions that you definitely do not fully understand whether to travel with your pet. So, if you have any doubts about going on a trip with him, here is a little guide for you to keep in mind:

• Full documentation. Yes, just like we humans, we carry identity cards, it is imperative that you carry your documents with you at all times as your pet must have an identity card. updated and stamped official health card by a licensed veterinarian. If you are traveling through the European Union, you must bring your passport with you. Passport for Pets. The fine can be up to 300 euros.
• If you are planning or have already done free travel with your pet, it is strictly prohibited. Doing so requires a fine in between 80 euros, in case the animal climbs onto the floor of the vehicle, 200 € and 500 € if traveling on the driver’s lap or in the passenger compartment. In the latter case, it would be considered a serious offense and would mean the loss of six points from the driver’s license.

• Take advantage of the restraint system: It can be a restraint belt (with short and fixed attachment system) to prevent the pet from hitting the seats, carriers or compartment dividers (rigid grids for the trunk). Solid and well fixed to prevent displacement. The rest of the options are dangerous. For example, if you wear a single hook seat belt, it will be attached to the vehicle’s seat belt. In the event of a collision, however, the seat belt buckle breaks, the dog crashes into the back of the seat, causing serious spinal cord injuries to the driver, and the animal suffers very serious or fatal injuries.
• Combination of carrier with partition grille. This is the safest option for the pet and all passengers in the vehicle, because in the event of a crash the carrier will absorb the impact so that the pet will not be fatally damaged, and the grill will prevent the carrier from harming the people traveling. .
• Just as we humans love to stop and stretch our legs and drink coffee, so do pets. Do not do “pull” trips because it is recommended if you are traveling with a pet. stop every two hours, So the animal can urinate or defecate, walk and drink water. And before you open the door for the animal to come out, you have to check it out because it might escape and cause an incident.

• It is important not to put objects near the animal.. Any loose object becomes a dangerous part when braking, especially in caravans and vans that always have lots of objects.
• When the animal is larger and the carrier is larger, it can be placed in the trunk transverse to the direction of travel. And in this case, you have to go alone, without luggage. To do this we will remove the tray and attach the carrier to the backrests and a at least two lashing straps at various points of the trunk.
• Never leave the pet in the vehicle at high temperatures. Heatstroke causes respiratory failure in the animal and can cause brain and physical death within minutes.
• If the pet is suffering from travel sickness, it is best to consult the vet to avoid it, but we also give you some tricks.

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