Roads: Wildlife
Commons · Question 108043 · Tabled 23 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve public awareness of what drivers should do if they hit or find a deceased animal on the road, including domestic pets.
Answer
Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 29 Jan 2026
I understand the distress of owners who lose beloved pets and it is a great source of worry and uncertainty when they are lost. All drivers are encouraged to periodically to refresh their road safety knowledge. All road users are required to comply with r...