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Its an offence to drive a dog or goat harnessed or attached to a vehicle in a public place. (Summary Offences Act 1966)

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2 Responses to “Its an offence to drive a dog or goat harnessed or attached to a vehicle in a public place. (Summary Offences Act 1966)”

Comment from Tapir
Time July 29, 2011 at 3:31 pm

Given the number of people I’ve seen using dogs to pull them on bikes and skateboards, I don’t consider this a stupid law really.

Comment from Morgan
Time February 1, 2012 at 12:24 am

NOOOO!!! Mr.Goat will be so disappointed!!!! I’m sorry Mr.Goat – you can no longer pull me around in a vehicle in a public place.

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