Distracted Driving: Unsecured Pets

Year: 2018

Resolution Number: 53

Action Taken: Approved

Status: In Progress

Author(s): Robert Levine, MD

Sponsor: Robert Levine, MD

On behalf of: Oakland County Delegation

Committee: B (Legislation)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS believes that operating a motor vehicle with an unsecured pet (e.g., driving with a cat or dog on one's lap) could result in distracted driving; thereby, increasing the possibility of being involved in a motor vehicle crash; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS support legislation that would prohibit operating a motor vehicle with a pet, such as, a cat or dog, on one's lap.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Distracted Driving: Unsecured Pets

For More Information, Contact:

Christin Nohner , Director, State and Federal Government Relations
Government Relations
517-336-5737
cnohner@msms.org