Dogs on Lap Legal? Safety First

Summer road trips with your pup? Tennessee lets you legally have your dog on your lap—but if it distracts you and causes an accident, you’re still liable. The state bans leaving pets in dangerously hot cars, which counts as animal cruelty, and even protects you if you break into a locked car to rescue a pet—just follow the steps. Experts still urge using harnesses, crates, or barriers: unrestrained pets can become deadly projectiles in crashes. Lap rides might be legal, but safety says keep your eyes on the road and your pet secure. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/674726bf6cd4e07c