Claim: It's against the law to travel with an unrestrained pet in your car.
Fact-check: Driving with an unsecured pet isn't an offence, but driving carelessly is - Full Fact
Verdict: it's not against the law to drive with your pet unsecured, but if the animal distracts you or you have an accident then this could be an offence.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2020-01-31T00:00:00