Under current laws although any driver who hits a dog is legally bound to report it the same doesnt apply for.

Is it illegal to hit a dog uk. Under almost all circumstances it is useless to hit your dog for bad behavior. Ive hit a dog with my car. However if the animal you have hit is not listed above it may still be worth contacting the police to inform them of the incident.

Dogs that behave dangerously may be seized by the council dog warden and their owners prosecuted. Theres a bit of controversy among pet owners about whether its legal to hit your pets. The woman had hit her dog so hard it could be heard throughout the lobby from around the corner hallway.

In most jurisdictions pets are considered property for purposes of determining custody during a divorce for example. Braking for large animals and livestock. Badgers are a specially protected species and its an offence to have one dead or alive without the proper authority.

Theres generally no arrest. Owners andor persons in charge of dogs found guilty under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 could see the destruction of the dog be banned from keeping dogs or even face a prison sentence. The Road Traffic Act 1988 states that legally you must report hitting the following animals to the police.

At first I wasnt exactly sure what I had heard. Just like you would in an accident involving another vehicle you must stop. Good luck with that.

A dog as well as a goat horse cattle ass mule sheep and pig are animals covered within the remit of the legislation therefore you are required by law to report any accident with these animals to the police. If youve hit an animal on the road heres what to do. So if you hit one with your car leave it at the roadside and you can voluntarily contact the police or call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.