PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Create Lilo’s Law to require reporting after hitting pets
Introduce legislation known as “Lilo’s Law” to require drivers to stop and report when they hit a domestic pet, including cats, and to make it an offence to leave an injured or deceased animal on the road without reporting it.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
There is currently no legal requirement for drivers to stop or report collisions involving domestic pets such as cats. As a result, injured or deceased animals can be left on the road, causing unnecessary suffering and distress for both animals and their owners.
Introducing a legal duty to stop and report would improve animal welfare, encourage responsible driving, and give families clarity and closure when incidents occur