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Drive safely with pets in cars Is your pet free-ranging in the car? Better check local laws and crate or tether her up. When there's warmer weather, pedestrians, pets, bicycles and motorcycles are out in force, requiring drivers to be even more cautious. No matter where you're headed, the park close by or family vacation to the beach, t's important to think about Another secure way to travel with your dog is in a doggy seat everyone who'l be traveling with you, especially children and pets. As a driver, your resporsibility is to know the law and protect those in your vehicle. Infants and toddlers need special care and safety seats are required by law in all 50 states. Some states even have laws that require your furry friends to be restrained. New Jersey, for example, requires pets to be in a restraint or a carrier in the car. The fine for this violation is anywhere from Dog supplies to take S250 to $1,000. In Connecticut, you could be charged with When traveling with your dog there are items that should make distracted driving it you have a pet in your lap. Check with your the trip with you. department of motor vehicles or veterinary office for information on distracted driving and pet restraint laws. and helps to prevent injury in a collision. Driving with a dog that is unrestrained becomes a projectile with the potential to cause harm. belt. Most cars weren't designed with dogs in mind, so your regular seat belt won'tt them. A dog car hamess can keep any sized dog safely strapped up in your car Ifyour dog is ancious about car rides or suffers trom motion sickness, there are both over-the-counter and prescription remedies to help pets. Dogs in cars When transporting your dog in a car, it's very important to make sure he is safe and secure. Unrestrained pets may be a distraction and pose serious possible risks. In an accident, an unrestrained pet could be injured, killed or even lost it thrown from the vehicle. Just like children, dogs should never ride with their heads out of a window. A dog's eyes, ears or nose could be injured from flying debris such as leaves, pebbles or a bug. Food and water - Bring enough of your dog's typical food for the entire trip and a colapsible water bowl. Famliar blankets - Comty biankets or towels that smell ike home will provide comfort. Potty bags - You don't want to be caught without them! Vaccination records - If you're crossing a border or boarding your pet, records will ikely be needed. Medicine - You don't want to be without your dog's routine medication or ansiety treatment. Toys and treat - They'l love you for remembering their favorite things. your trip begins. This will be especially important for those Forbid paws and heads from being out the window, This longer trips. Keep a spare charging cable and car charger in your car for Find out if construction may be underway along your route. your phone. Make it a point to pull over if a child or pet needs attention, or if you feel tired or drowsy. This way you keep your eyes on the road. applies to both 2-legged and 4-legged passengers. Plan ahead and find alternate routes and pet-riendly stops. H you're planning a long road trig, make sure your dog is Keep the drive safe by following these tips: Safe travels! used to riding in a vehicle. Take them on short drives and then gradually lengthen the time spent in the car. The safest way for dogs to travel in a car is in a crate. The crate should be large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. Start your trip with GPS and music set; phone stowed. Keep children and pets content by bringing along a favorite toy. treat or blanket. Always drive with two hands on the wheel. Understand the laws for passenger restraint. Both child and pet passengers require special attention. No passengers belong on a lap or in the bed of a pick-up truck. Make sure that the heating, ventilstion and air conditioning system (HVAC) of your vehicle is in good conditlon before Eating along the way may be necessary, but you should pull over for this, too. Pack snacks and drinks for everyone, including pets, for convenience. Remove loose objects from your vehicle, they can become projectiles in a crash, causing injury to people or pets. In the event of a crash, unsecured pets may become trightened and jump from open windows. het Never leave your pets in the car alone for any period of time. Temperatures can rise 19° in just 10 minutes, putting them at risk. Restraining a dog in cars avoids interterence with the driver State Farm State Farm® TM Providing Insurance and Financial Services Jennifer Johnsen Nazareth, Agent 1810 Mt. Nebo Rd Sewickley, PA 15143 Bus: 412-741-1600 www.seejennifer.com Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Because insurance prstection is a contract any coverage descriptiona in his artide are general only and are net statements of contract Al coverage are sutject to al policy provisions, includng applicatie endorsements State Farm nduding State Farm Muusi Automobile inourance Company and its sutsidaries and affilatesa not responsble for and does not endorse or approve, eher implicitly or eglioity he content of any therd party stes byperinked from this page. State Fam has no dscrton to atec update. or control the contert on the hyperinked, tird party sta. Access to third party sites is at he uers own risk, is being provided for informationa purposes only and is not a solcitation to buy or sel any of the products which may be teternced on such ted parny sites Drive safely with pets in cars Is your pet free-ranging in the car? Better check local laws and crate or tether her up. When there's warmer weather, pedestrians, pets, bicycles and motorcycles are out in force, requiring drivers to be even more cautious. No matter where you're headed, the park close by or family vacation to the beach, t's important to think about Another secure way to travel with your dog is in a doggy seat everyone who'l be traveling with you, especially children and pets. As a driver, your resporsibility is to know the law and protect those in your vehicle. Infants and toddlers need special care and safety seats are required by law in all 50 states. Some states even have laws that require your furry friends to be restrained. New Jersey, for example, requires pets to be in a restraint or a carrier in the car. The fine for this violation is anywhere from Dog supplies to take S250 to $1,000. In Connecticut, you could be charged with When traveling with your dog there are items that should make distracted driving it you have a pet in your lap. Check with your the trip with you. department of motor vehicles or veterinary office for information on distracted driving and pet restraint laws. and helps to prevent injury in a collision. Driving with a dog that is unrestrained becomes a projectile with the potential to cause harm. belt. Most cars weren't designed with dogs in mind, so your regular seat belt won'tt them. A dog car hamess can keep any sized dog safely strapped up in your car Ifyour dog is ancious about car rides or suffers trom motion sickness, there are both over-the-counter and prescription remedies to help pets. Dogs in cars When transporting your dog in a car, it's very important to make sure he is safe and secure. Unrestrained pets may be a distraction and pose serious possible risks. In an accident, an unrestrained pet could be injured, killed or even lost it thrown from the vehicle. Just like children, dogs should never ride with their heads out of a window. A dog's eyes, ears or nose could be injured from flying debris such as leaves, pebbles or a bug. Food and water - Bring enough of your dog's typical food for the entire trip and a colapsible water bowl. Famliar blankets - Comty biankets or towels that smell ike home will provide comfort. Potty bags - You don't want to be caught without them! Vaccination records - If you're crossing a border or boarding your pet, records will ikely be needed. Medicine - You don't want to be without your dog's routine medication or ansiety treatment. Toys and treat - They'l love you for remembering their favorite things. your trip begins. This will be especially important for those Forbid paws and heads from being out the window, This longer trips. Keep a spare charging cable and car charger in your car for Find out if construction may be underway along your route. your phone. Make it a point to pull over if a child or pet needs attention, or if you feel tired or drowsy. This way you keep your eyes on the road. applies to both 2-legged and 4-legged passengers. Plan ahead and find alternate routes and pet-riendly stops. H you're planning a long road trig, make sure your dog is Keep the drive safe by following these tips: Safe travels! used to riding in a vehicle. Take them on short drives and then gradually lengthen the time spent in the car. The safest way for dogs to travel in a car is in a crate. The crate should be large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. Start your trip with GPS and music set; phone stowed. Keep children and pets content by bringing along a favorite toy. treat or blanket. Always drive with two hands on the wheel. Understand the laws for passenger restraint. Both child and pet passengers require special attention. No passengers belong on a lap or in the bed of a pick-up truck. Make sure that the heating, ventilstion and air conditioning system (HVAC) of your vehicle is in good conditlon before Eating along the way may be necessary, but you should pull over for this, too. Pack snacks and drinks for everyone, including pets, for convenience. Remove loose objects from your vehicle, they can become projectiles in a crash, causing injury to people or pets. In the event of a crash, unsecured pets may become trightened and jump from open windows. het Never leave your pets in the car alone for any period of time. Temperatures can rise 19° in just 10 minutes, putting them at risk. Restraining a dog in cars avoids interterence with the driver State Farm State Farm® TM Providing Insurance and Financial Services Jennifer Johnsen Nazareth, Agent 1810 Mt. Nebo Rd Sewickley, PA 15143 Bus: 412-741-1600 www.seejennifer.com Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Because insurance prstection is a contract any coverage descriptiona in his artide are general only and are net statements of contract Al coverage are sutject to al policy provisions, includng applicatie endorsements State Farm nduding State Farm Muusi Automobile inourance Company and its sutsidaries and affilatesa not responsble for and does not endorse or approve, eher implicitly or eglioity he content of any therd party stes byperinked from this page. State Fam has no dscrton to atec update. or control the contert on the hyperinked, tird party sta. Access to third party sites is at he uers own risk, is being provided for informationa purposes only and is not a solcitation to buy or sel any of the products which may be teternced on such ted parny sites