Make Nala’s Law: Require Drivers to Stop & Assist Cats Injured in Accidents
Require an amendment to the Road Traffic Act 1988 so cats are treated like other reportable animals. Motorists involved in a collision with a cat must stop, provide assistance, take the cat to a vet if possible, and report the incident to the police.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 10/100,000
- 19 JAN 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750612
- 11 DEC 2025Petition created
Background
My cat Nala, well known locally as the station cat, was hit by a vehicle and tragically died. I don’t know how long she lay there before being found, though a local business tried their best to help her. It makes little sense that cats - often similar in size to dogs and other animals that must be reported are excluded. The Road Traffic Act 1988 is outdated for modern pet ownership. With 230,000+ cats hit each year, requiring drivers to stop and report could save lives and prevent heartbreak.