Submitted on Saturday 27th January 2024
Rejected on Tuesday 6th February 2024
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Add cats to the animals in the Road Traffic Act 1988
Im forming this petition to gain cats equality alongside other animals in the road traffic act 1988, as they are currently as seen as ferrel animals, which means people can drive off in a hit and run without any repercussions.
We urge the inclusion of cats in the Road Traffic Act 1988. As cherished members of households, cats face increasing risks on roads. This amendment would establish clear guidelines, ensuring responsible pet ownership, setting speed limits in relevant areas, and holding accountable those who harm cats. We need to prioritize their safety and harmonize our communities by acknowledging the importance of feline welfare in our legislation.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.
You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:
Make it a specific offence for motorists to hit a cat
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/650718
Set 20mph residential speed limit and require drivers stop after hitting a cat
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/654705
Require drivers who hit a cat to take them to a veterinarian
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/649316
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