Do you know the rules of the road for your dog?

WHY THIS FAMILIAR SIGHT COULD COST YOU £200

WHEN taking your dog out for a drive with you in the car there are rules that need to be followed to help prevent accidents – and if you don’t follow them you could risk a hefty fine.

The Highway Code has more than 300 rules so it is almost impossible for road users to remember every one.

However, some rules many people have probably never heard of but they could be out of pocket if that are caught out as they come with a hefty fine and points on your licence.

One that pet owners might not know about is that driving with unrestrained animals in the car can lead to three to nine penalty points on your licence and leave you with a fine of £200.

With pet sales booming during lockdown, there will be many firsttime pet owners who may not know the rules when driving with their furry friends.

By driving with unrestrained pets, car drivers are putting themselves at risk of distractions that could cause accidents, reports Leicestershire Live.

If police catch you driving with an unrestrained pet, they are likely to claim you are driving without due care and attention. This can result in a fine of up to £200 and licence points.

The points will stay on your driving record for four years from the date of the offence.

The Highway Code says a seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars.

The Highway Code also says do not let a dog out on the road on its own. Keep it on a short lead when walking on the pavement, road or path shared with cyclists or horse riders.

Van lease company Vanarama has shared a compilation of little-known driving offences that can result in fines.

They also include keeping the engine running which can mean a fine of £80, having dirty number plates which could cost you £1,000 and warning others of speed traps