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Drivers Not Required to Report Cat Collisions, Sparking Outrage

12/12/2025

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The Department for Transport states drivers will not be required to report collisions with cats.
A petition with nearly 11,000 signatures urged a law.
The Department for Transport cites difficulties prosecuting drivers; cats are small and active.
Motoring experts argue the law should include cats, noting inconsistencies in protections.
Advocacy groups urge drivers to take injured cats to a veterinarian and report incidents to local authorities.

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Story summary

The Department for Transport states drivers will not be required to report collisions with cats.
A petition with nearly 11,000 signatures urged a law.
The Department for Transport cites difficulties prosecuting drivers; cats are small and active.
Motoring experts argue the law should include cats, noting inconsistencies in protections.
Advocacy groups urge drivers to take injured cats to a veterinarian and report incidents to local authorities.