Motorist's mistake that cost her $311
A police officer was faced with a shocking sight after a woman drove past him with two dogs roaming in her car, with one hanging out the window and the other sitting freely in her lap.
Queensland Police have shared shocking footage of a 35-year-old Gold Coast woman driving down a motorway, with one of the dogs “walking around the car and dash at will”.
“This driver has learnt that the car is no place for lapdogs,” they shared on Twitter.
“Police would like to remind all motorists that driving with unrestrained people and animals can result in a fine. Keep you and your pets safe.”
The footage recorded the officer saying “That’s absolutely ridiculous. Look at this. Two dogs on her lap”.
He then pulls the woman over and she knows exactly why.
“You know why I’m talking to you today, don’t you?” he asks.
“Because of my dogs,” she replies.
“You can’t have two dogs on your lap,” he responds.
“It’s a bit distracting. One of them was out the window, the other one was bouncing around the dash.”
The officer gave the woman a fine of $311 for driving with a person or animal in her lap.
“While they are distracting, it’s also important for all to put the safety of all road users and passengers first when getting behind the wheel,” police said.
The RSPCA says more than 5000 animals are killed in crashes in Australia each year.