Submitted on Friday 24th April 2026
Rejected on Tuesday 19th May 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Hold drivers accountable for killing cats through speeding or negligence
Require drivers to stop and report collisions with cats. Update the law so cats are treated like dogs under road traffic rules, and introduce penalties for failing to stop or report. This would help owners get answers and ensure accountability.
Cats are currently excluded from laws requiring drivers to stop after collisions. This leaves owners without answers and allows drivers to avoid responsibility. Many incidents involve speeding or careless driving but go uninvestigated. Changing the law would close this gap, improve accountability and encourage safer driving in residential areas, helping prevent avoidable deaths.
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Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750612
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