In several provinces of the country, the winter recess is being carried out and in others, such as the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) and the province of Buenos Airesbegins on July 21. Traffic through routes and highways increases considerably to visit tourist or family places. In most cases, pets They are part of the trip and therefore, it is necessary to know the correct way to transfer them to avoid inconveniences.
There are road regulations that regulate pet transfer. To know the level of knowledge about this subject, the Observatory of Cecaitrathe camera that brings together road software producing companies, made a telephone survey in CABA homes and Greater Buenos Aires.
Thus, it was inquired about the correct way of transporting pets and the 44% replied that they should be transported with harness and belt; a 23% said they move in a cage attached to the seat; a 17% indicated that it is not allowed to move pets in vehicles; and a 8% admitted that they can travel loose. The rest did not choose any option.
During the survey he also wondered how much he agreed with the idea that pets can travel without ties of a vehicle: a 61% were against: he 31% claimed to be “very disagree” and the 30% “Something in disagreement”. However, the 34% responded to “agree” or “something agree” that pets travel loose in it. The rest did not choose any option.
“Depending on the place where you live, the regulations can change, but they all have in common that pets can travel loose inside the vehicle. The survey shows that the majority knows the recommended safety instruments for the transfer, such as the belts, the harnesses or the cages, which each driver will choose depends on the size and comfort of their pet. possible option since they do not consider it dangerous”, Said the spokesman for the Road Observatory, Facundo Jaime.
What does the Traffic Law in the province of Buenos Aires say
The Traffic Law establishes that “No driver can carry animals in the front seat, these must be transported in the rear seat and tied with straps so that they cannot jump to the front seat”. For its part, the Law 2148 of CABA Traffic It is also expressed on the subject as it prohibits drivers “Transport loose animals”.
National Transit Legislation does not regulate the transfer of pets, however, it prohibits “Transport any load or element that disturbs visibility, dangerously affects the aerodynamic conditions of the vehicle, hide lights or indicators or protrudes from the allowed limits”.
“In addition to the correct transfer of pets, it is necessary to take into account several aspects before going outside. It is essentialJaime said.
From Cecaitra They also recalled the importance and obligation that all occupants of the vehicle have to wear the seat belt well placed and fastened. And if you travel with children under 10, they must go in the rear seat and with the adequate child retention system for your weight and age.
“It is elementary to respect the maximum permitted speeds. Therefore, it is very useful to inform themJaime ended.
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