Dogs in back of truck new law

[sandman7925]

Recently a bill passed the house banning dogs in the bed of a truck when not in a crate. Supposedly it only applied to interstates.
My questions though is it law now? And what are the details?

 

[Cat]

If it hasn't went through, it needs too, ASAP! And on all roads. Animals are property but this is just senseless accidents waiting to happen. Nothing should be put in a situation that could result in assured death, even accidentally. Crates might not keep them from being killed in an accident but 100% of the jumping out of beds would be avoided with properly secured crates.

I have two crates in the back of my yukon, bungee corded down six ways to Sunday.

/soapbox

Looks like it cleared the Senate panel earlier last week. House Bill 470 was approved without objection and moves on to full Senate.

$150 fine for the first dog $50 fine for each additional dog, "interstate highway".


My question, define interstate highway? Highway 167 goes up through Arkansas, but it's not called an "interstate". So do they mean interstates such as I-10 and I-49 or do they mean highways that crosses into different states?

Intrastate would be highways that stay within the state. So really, all major highways are interstate highways.

 

[LACamper]

I'm against more government intervention, but... having dogs loose in the back of a truck is dangerous for the animal. They get eye injuries from flying debris (and all dogs like to look forward). If you get rear ended they get injured (and some auto insurance policies won't cover vet bills or the value of the dog if he or she gets killed). Think about what a rock does to your windshield and think about your dog's face.
Yes, they enjoy it, but its not safe.

 

[Cat]

I'm against more government intervention, but... having dogs loose in the back of a truck is dangerous for the animal. They get eye injuries from flying debris (and all dogs like to look forward). If you get rear ended they get injured (and some auto insurance policies won't cover vet bills or the value of the dog if he or she gets killed). Think about what a rock does to your windshield and think about your dog's face.
Yes, they enjoy it, but its not safe.

I don't think it's government invasion when this is a situation that could affect the lives and safety of others. It is something that needed to be done a long, long time ago.

Think about the swerving from dog loving soccer mom would do, and the multi car pile up after her particularly awesome flying dog evasion techniques.

IOW: Don't let your dog swan dive into interstate traffic. It gets messy.

 

[Skiney]

Enough Laws unless it a new law to prevent stupid laws:} Make sense?

I say the law or proposed or whatever law about dogs riding in the back of a truck is ********.

Using the logic of if struck, read ended, rocks flying make it hazardous for others then why don't we just make a law not allowing motorcycle riding, convertible automobiles, etc.
WOULDN'T THAT...do the same potential harm to the general public?

"I don't think it's government invasion when this is a situation that could affect the lives and safety of others. It is something that needed to be done a long, long time ago.

Think about the swerving from dog loving soccer mom would do, and the multi car pile up after her particularly awesome flying dog evasion techniques." quote.

Come on folks think past your last nights dreams :}

We're still trying to get people to stop littering lol!

Must be nice to be paid to think up stupid crap to address:}

Trust me texting and driving and putting on makeup, eating, etc while driving cause many many more accidents, oh but we have laws against that I almost forgot lol How's that working...? Be real!

Freedom of choice...for DOGS too!

 

[Cat]

Texting and driving is against the law in some states. Talking on the cell phone while driving is illegal in some states. Because our drivers are coast to coast, it has become mandatory that they use hands free devices.

I disagree with helmets on motorcycles. If you want to drive without one, that's on you. Same with seat belts IMO. (But I also recognize the un-insured getting injured aspect to these laws too)


But a dog jumping out of the vehicle, same as texting and driving, can affect others.

Putting on make-up and causing an accident, you're at fault.

 

[3fifty7]

It needs to apply to the people with an animal running loose in the cab/car if anything.
They are the ones who wont pay attention to their driving and reach for Precious and run into my family.

 

[mpl006]

Nothing to really add to the topic at hand but to add more confusion, what about I-49? As of now it is an intrastate, interstate highway.


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[sandman7925]

I don't like it because my dog is trained. He's not going to jump out. Don't blame me because some other people put a puppy in the bed and take off.
My dog rides in the back but I'm responsible about it. I went to great lengths to train him on it and I drive much slower and carefully when he's in the back.

 

[Bayoupiper]

Only male dogs without nipples are now allowed to ride in the back of a truck.






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[Cat]

It needs to apply to the people with an animal running loose in the cab/car if anything.
They are the ones who wont pay attention to their driving and reach for Precious and run into my family.

Amen!


As I said, I have two crates strapped down. They wouldn't budge in a hurricane. The worst we get going down the road is the occasional roll-over squeaky toy while they roll over mid-snore.

 

[Cat]

Only male dogs without nipples are now allowed to ride in the back of a truck.






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You couldn't resist could you?

 

[Bayoupiper]

I'm not the one obsessed with male dog nipples.......





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[Cat]

I'm not the one obsessed with male dog nipples.......





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All I said was Fig doesn't have nipples.

It was everybody else that went to see if their dog had nipples.

 

[Gator 45/70]

I asked my dog about this new law She said who ever wrote this law Blows a big one !!! Since the school buses don't have seatbelts. Go figure !

 

[dantheman]

They need to address those people that drive down the road with Fifi sitting on their shoulder or lap .

 

[Neil09]

The farmer next door has 5 or 6 full grown blue heelers that ride on his bed (flat) EVERYWHERE. I've never seen anything like it, But they are well trained.

 

[Gator 45/70]

Ha..Just saw one ! Fifi had it's ass in Bubba's face with it's head out the window.

Must be nipple inspection time ?

They need to address those people that drive down the road with Fifi sitting on their shoulder or lap .

 

[Aussiecajun]

The farmer next door has 5 or 6 full grown blue heelers that ride on his bed (flat) EVERYWHERE. I've never seen anything like it, But they are well trained.

Common sight back home, especially in rural areas. Don't know if it's a trait the blue heelers have, or if they're just easily trained for it.

 

[Vermiform]

I don't really have a problem with it as long as it is on interstates. Sookie on the other hand was not aware that dogs actually rode in the back of trucks. She thinks it would be uncivilized. However, if they make a law that says she can't stick her head out the window, then she will be upset.