While Fido's favourite spot might be your lap, you should ensure that he rides shotgun when you're on the road.
On Feb. 18, BC RMCP Traffic tweeted that a "driver's control/view while driving mustn't be obstructed by pets/people while driving."
According to the BC RCMP, driving with a pooch on your lap falls under the "Control/view obstructed" offence, which comes with a hefty $109 fine as well as three demerit points.
#DYK driver's control/view while driving mustn't be obstructed by pets/people while driving? Control/view obstructed = $109 + 3 points #TicketTuesday pic.twitter.com/XLc3dtoQJF
— BC RCMP Traffic (@BCRCMPTraffic) February 18, 2020
The Motor Vehicle Act states that "a passenger in a vehicle must not occupy a position in it that interferes with the driver's view ahead or with his or her control over the driving mechanisms of the vehicle," - that applies to doggos, too.
A traffic ticket for a violation of section 195(1)(b) MVA costs $109 and 3 penalty points.
Interestingly, the Delta Police also tweeted about the same offence, however, it was for driving with a snow-covered car. Driving with only a small portion of your windshield defrosted or scraped away is dangerous, and that it applies to front, rear and side windows.
Delta Police re-shared a tweet about driving with a frosty layer on your vehicle, underscoring that, "If you head out today with snow-covered windows, or headlight or taillights covered by snow," you could face a staggering $109 fine.
As such, a $10 brush is definitely the cost-effective choice.
