The DGT is very clear in its official statements: “traffic regulations dictate that animals must be securely attached to the vehicle to prevent them from interfering with driving. A separator will be placed to prevent them from causing discomfort or being the cause of distractions”. Thus, as common sense advocates, dogs and cats (which are the animals that we usually transport by car) must be seated correctly.
As we already reported at the time, the fines for wearing it loose are between 80 and 200 euros. Of course, the important thing here is not the cost of the fine, it is that the dog and we are safe behind the wheel. According to the DGT, the strap “is not a restraint system and represents a significant risk of injuryboth for him and for the rest of the occupants”, so we can now forget about this method.
In search and capture of valid options to travel with our pets, we have found a seat in Lidl that meets our expectations. With belt slots that make it possible to fasten the dog, three doors and the option of being folded, This seat is a small investment that is well worth it.
Jollypaw pet car seat. €49.9937.99 euros at Lidl.
Suitable for small and medium dogs, its dimensions are 44 x 37 x 40 cm, this seat is a safe way to comply with the regulations, for everyone to be very safe and for our dog not to suffer any problem if we have a small accident. Likewise, its price falls from 49.99 euros to 37.99 euros, a low cost for its high functionality.
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