Dogs on laps while driving LEO's Help

[giz93cobra]

I have a question for all the LEO's. Is there a law that states a dog cannot be on your lap while driving? If not there should be. I almost got hit today because some woman was holding her dog (that was standing in the drivers open window of her car) while going 60 MPH. It was some little chiuahua looking dog. This can't be legal, to have an animal on lap while driving. This has to be one of the most stupid and dangerous ideas that these woman drivers have. It's bad enough we have to deal with text messengers and make-up appliers, Do we have to add these A## Hats to the mix!!! :fm::mj::cuss:
I'm in Maryland and I'm wondering if this is a law and if I should call this in next time I see it going on?? Thanks guys for your time and your service..:beer:

 

[CSD]

As far as I know the only state that has passed a bill is California.

 

[Zinc03Cobra]

As far as I know the only state that has passed a bill is California.

:bowdown:

I wish..

http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_10580617


Governor vetoes ban on driving with pets
By The Associated Press
Article Launched: 09/27/2008 11:09:01 PM PDT

SACRAMENTO - It's still legal for Hollywood celebrities - and the rest of Californians - to drive with animals nestled in their laps.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is vetoing a bill to fine motorists $35 for sharing the driver's seat with lapdogs or other animals.

Republican Assemblyman Bill Maze of Visalia says driving with lap livestock is distracting.

He introduced the bill after seeing a woman driving with three dogs on her lap.

The Hollywood governor isn't taking a position on the merits of driving-while-pet-

impaired.

California's record budget impasse means Schwarzenegger must consider more than 800 bills before Tuesday's midnight deadline.

His veto messages says he's signing only bills that are "the highest priority for California."

And a lapdog ban isn't one of them.

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[CSD]

Thanks for posting that.

I thought I read somewhere that Arnold signed it, my mistake.

 

[FordSVTFan]

It can be cited under other statutes though.

 

[FNsweetS3]

It is not a law in Maryland

It has been proposed as a hazard to driving but it has never been passed.

 

[SID297]

It can be cited under other statutes though.

I agree. An inattentive driving would seems to apply in the proper circumstances.

 

[Wynn]

It's so frustrating! I wish there was something that could be done.

 

[Lawfficer]

346.88 Obstruction of operator's view or driving mechanism.
(1) No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded or when there are in the front seat such number of persons, or any persons so situated, as to obstruct the view of the operator to the front or to the sides or as to interfere with the operator having free use of both hands and feet to the operating mechanisms or controls of the vehicle.

Animals are covered under this statute in Wisconsin. Passengers showing the driver "a good time" are also covered under this statute. Funny, I have never had someone contest this when cited for the "good time" reason. It's almost like they are embarrassed or something..... LOL:banana::shrug::banana::shrug: