Is it illegal in Va for dogs to ride in bed of pickup truck?

Answer 1

Don't know if it's legal, but it's definitely stupid, unless the dog is secured to the bed of the truck somehow. I don't care how well trained your pooch may be, etc., but what if it decides to go after another dog on the street, or you have to stop suddenly, or someone slams into the side of your truck? Over the side goes Fluffy. It's about as smart as people who drive with little Cuddles in their arms, instead of having two hands on the wheel, and Spot in the back seat, behind one of those metal grills. Distractions such as these, coupled with cell phones, are unnecessary, avoidable, and accident risks.

Answer 2

Yes, but can be unsafe for the dog, depending on restraint system. There is no law in Virginia which requires a dog to wear a seat belt or be contained in a crate during transportation. However, Virginia's dog laws require that owners provide adequate care for companion animals during transportation. The Virginia DMV website list unrestrained pets as a distraction and recommends all pets be secured while driving and recommends seat belt harnesses, dog car seats, and pet crates as options. (source: news dot orvis dot com/dogs/does-your-state-require-dogs-be-harnessed-in-the-car)(see also:www dot animallaw dot info/statute/va-dogs-consolidated-dog-laws)

Answer 3

no it is not

Answer 4

no