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What should you do if you hit a cat while driving?
As I was driving down the street the other day a cat started to cross the road. Luckily I braked and the cat ran off, but I was left wondering what I would’ve done if things had gone differently. What should you do if you hit a cat while driving?
Maxine Boyko · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Phew, that was a close call! I’m glad you’re both safe.
After using state laws as your guide, here are the steps you should take if you hit a cat while driving:
- Don’t panic. Turn on your hazard lights and calmly pull to the side of the road.
- Call 911 immediately.
- If legal and necessary, gently wrap the cat in a coat or blanket and move it off the road (when it is safe to do so). You can also focus your headlights onto the cat to alert other drivers.
- Check to see if the cat is wearing a tag and notify the owner. If there are no tags you can ask around the area whether anyone knows the cat’s owner.
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