BIG FINES FOR IGNORING DOG ROAD RULES IN AUSTRALIA
October 27, 2025
Public Service Announcement.
Don’t get bitten!
These ‘cute’ pet road trip habits can end up costing you thousands
An Animal Medicines Australia pet survey has revealed 73 per cent of Australian homes have at least one pet and while you think it might be harmless to let your dog ride shotgun or poke its head out the window, experts warn these ‘cute’ behaviours could have you facing fines of up to $43K or even jail time.
SKYEPETS founder, Joanna Maddison said that many pet owners aren’t aware of the road rules that keep our pets, passengers, fellow road users or even themselves, safe – instead viewing risky pet behaviours in the car as ‘cute’.
Thanks To caravancampingsales.com.au
