Dog Adoption Network - Dog Safety in Open-bed Trucks Is Law

Keeping Dogs Safe in Open-Bed Trucks Is the Law

On March 24, 1998 a new law went into effect to protect animals riding in pickup trucks.

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The law states that any animal cannot be transported in the back of a motor vehicle in a space intended for any load on the vehicle on a public way unless

the space is enclosed or has side and tail racks to a height of at least 46" extending vertically from the floor
the animal is cross-tethered to the vehicle (see diagram above)
the animal is protected by a secured container or cage
or the naimal is otherwise protected in a manner that will prevent him from being thrown or from falling or jumping from the vehicle

For more information, please contact the MSPCA at (617) 522-7400.

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