The police have warned drivers with dogs NOT to take them for a spin unless they are secure.
In a post on their Facebook page, Roads Policing officers told how they stopped a pick-up truck with a golden retriever type dog in the back.
The incident happened in the Portadown area on Friday.
Police posted: “Mahon Rd RPU on patrol earlier found this vehicle.. with quite a unique insecure load! A dog being transported like this is not only insecure (and illegal), but potentially a danger to other motorists as well. Any load, animals or not, has to be secure.”
The Highway Code outlines what should be done when taking a dog in a vehicle.
Rule 57 states: “When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly.
“A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars.”
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