State Duma deputy Sultan Khamzaev proposed to introduce the mandatory use of transport containers and car boxes for the transport of animals in cars. RT refers to a copy of his letter addressed to the head of the traffic police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Mikhail Chernikov.
In his appeal, he notes that it is now not uncommon to find cars on the road with pets in the cabin, including large breed dogs, freely standing next to the driver.
And all because the specific requirements for placement, including those related to the technical characteristics of animal transport devices, are not defined.
Now there are many different animal transport devices on the market, often in the form of seat covers, which only have the function of protecting interior elements from damage, but do not prevent the animal itself from moving around the cabin.
As a result, in certain situations, the animal can enter the area of the pedals or windscreen, creating a risk of an accident.
Therefore, the deputy asks to specify the traffic rules regarding the introduction of the mandatory transport of pets in special insulated devices: carrying containers, car boxes, etc.
As a result, the driver is not distracted while driving and he always understands where the animal is, and it increases the safety of the animal itself in the event of an accident.