While Fido's favourite spot might be your lap, you should ensure that he rides shotgun when you're on the road.
On Feb. 18, B.C. RMCP Traffic tweeted that a, "driver's control/view while driving mustn't be obstructed by pets/people while driving."
#DYK driver's control/view while driving mustn't be obstructed by pets/people while driving? Control/view obstructed = $109 + 3 points #TicketTuesday pic.twitter.com/XLc3dtoQJF
— BC RCMP Traffic (@BCRCMPTraffic) February 18, 2020
According to the B.C. RCMP, driving with a pooch on your lap falls under the "Control/view obstructed" offence, which comes with a $109 fine as well as three demerit points.
The Motor Vehicle Act states that, "a passenger in a vehicle must not occupy a position in it that interferes with the driver's view ahead or with his or her control over the driving mechanisms of the vehicle," — that applies to doggos, too.
The Delta police also recently tweeted about the same offence; however, it was for driving with a snow-covered car. Driving with only a small portion of your windshield defrosted or scraped away is dangerous, and that it applies to front, rear and side windows.
Delta police re-shared a tweet about driving with a frosty layer on your vehicle, underscoring that, "If you head out today with snow-covered windows, or headlight or taillights covered by snow," you could face a $109 fine. As such, a $10 brush is definitely the cost-effective choice.
