CANINE SEAT BELT FEATURES
Prevents Driver Distraction. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, driver distraction contributes to 20 to 30 percent of all motor vehicle crashes, about 1.2 million per year. In a recent AAA study, pets and loose objects were rated as being the 3rd worst driver distraction (1st being radio, 2nd being children). With driver distraction being one of the leading causes of accidents, it is crucial to keep your dog retrained while driving a vehicle. Canine seat belts can save lives.
Protect passengers from injury. In a 30 mph collision a 30 lb. dog can exert approximately 900 lbs. of force. This is enough force to cause severe injury, or possibly death to occupants in the vehicle. You can prevent the pet from becoming a dangerous projectile by simply buckling-up! A seat belt for your dog can prevent an injury to you.
Reduces Injury to Pet. Due to testing limitations available today in the market, it is difficult to predict what will happen to a pet in case of an accident. However, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seat belts are the "most effective means of reducing fatalitites and and serious injuries when traffic crshes occur," "three-quarters of occupants who are ejected from pessenger cars are killed," and "inpatient hospital charges are on average $5,000 higher for non-belted occupants."
It may be a Law in your State. Many U.S. States, Counties, and Cities are now requiring that animals be retrained in vehicles. Read here to see what the canine seat belt laws are in your State.
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