Recognise Cats as Equal Companion Animals in UK Road Laws

Background

Amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 to include cats, requiring drivers to report collisions involving them, as they must for dogs. This would promote accountability, improve welfare, and help owners be informed.

Additional details

Cats are beloved companions in millions of UK homes, yet the law treats them differently to dogs in road traffic incidents. When collisions go unreported, cats may suffer without care and owners are left without answers. Including cats in the Road Traffic Act 1988 would reflect their value and ensure fairness, compassion, and accountability.