Car insurance may be invalidated with drivers in ‘serious trouble’ by making this mistake

In the event your car has broken down, drivers should leave their pets inside the vehicle unless it is not safe to do so.

This is because animals can be a distraction to fellow road users or could provide a hazard if the pet decides to walk too close to the road.

Removing your pet from the car would incur a £2,500 penalty and up to six points on a driving licence, according to experts at Caravan Guard.

Liz Harrison, spokesperson at Caravan guard said the distraction could be “catastrophic” at high speeds.