The fine could possibly be up to $1000 if you are stopped and there is possible jail time as well.
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| Don't get caught like this in NJ anymore |
Don't let your poodle ride in the car like this in N.J. anymore
Does this sound extreme to you? It does to me, however, I do see the point to some degree. I think the fines are a little too stiff, but the idea is to not only safe your pet's life should an accident occur, but also yours. When an unrestrained dog is moving around in the car and you have to try to handle him or her while driving, it could cause you to lose control of your car momentarily, which can be very dangerous. It's also a hazard for other drivers as well.
Unless you want to pay up to $1000.00 in fines each and every time you are caught traveling with your pooch that is not restrained properly, I suggest you listen up and get yourself a good harness or doggy seat belt. You should get one that is suited for your size dog, since they are made for different size pets. Here is what trips-with-pets had to say about getting a good dog seat belt for your car.
Securing your pet during car travel is essential to ensuring their safety. There are many ways to properly secure your pet in a vehicle. Buckling them up in a pet seat belt is a very easy and affordable way to help ensure that your pet stays safe while traveling in your vehicle. Pet seat belts range in price from about $9 - $40.
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They come in different sizes to accommodate most all sized pets and most are adjustable. Most pet seat belts attach onto your vehicle's seat belt. Some come with leads that have a buckle at one end that fits into your vehicle's seat belt receptacle, and the other end of the lead has a clip that attaches onto your pet's harness. Other pet seat belts have leads that have a loop at one end in which you put your vehicle's seat belt strap through and the other end has a clip which attaches to a harness.
If you choose to give your pet more freedom in the back seat, you can get a pet seat belt that has a zip line which attaches between the two rear passenger side handles, creating a tether which attaches to your pet's harness. No matter what type of pet seat belt you choose, you must always use a harness - never a collar. A collar can easily choke or strangle your pet if you stop fast or are in an accident. In addition, pet's should never ride in the front seat. Deployed airbags can seriously injure pets.
If your dog is used to riding next to you on the seat or laying down in the back seat, it will probably be an adjustment for some dogs. It all depends upon how easily your dog will adjust to being restrained in a harness for the first time. Some dogs will adjust quickly and easily, but some will not. It's very important to get the right size harness or dog seat belt that fits your pup well and can be adjusted easily. Take a short ride at first, just around the block, to see how it goes.
As soon as you have actually identified the dog seat belt that’s perfect for your puppy, then the first thing you’ll do is most likely readjust it so it fits them snugly. Thereafter, you’ll need to have them trained to adore getting into it – fortunately this procedure is nothing like crate training!
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All you really need to do is take them to the car as soon as you can after putting it on and go for a quick drive. This gives you an idea of precisely how well their dog seat belt fits them and whether you need to adjust it, plus it in addition helps your puppy to promptly form an association between this peculiar brand-new object and the car.
Remember to make sure you order a harness for your dog or go visit the local pet store to buy one as soon as possible. Just be forewarned that you must strap your poodle in the car in NJ or pay huge fines
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