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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘PAWS-OFF APPROACH': Cop pulls over motorbike driver with dog strapped to chest
A police officer in Australia found himself on paw patrol after he busted a woman driving a motorbike with a large dog seated in front of her. Footage released by Queensland Police show a Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol officer riding on his own motorcycle when he ended up at a traffic light alongside a woman and her furry friend while conducting patrols in Alexandra Headland, a coastal suburb of Maroochydore. Video shows the cop telling the driver to pull over, laughingly adding, 'You know you can't do that,' motioning toward the obvious. 'So you can't ride with the dog on the bike.' The officer said: 'I must say, it's the first time I've seen it with the whole harnessing thing before.' The rider responded she was not aware that she wasn't allowed to travel with her dog on the bike, explaining, 'I bought this off Temu.' The good-natured cop replied: 'Well, unfortunately you can't be riding around with the dog in between your arms.' The woman was ultimately issued a $376 ticket for riding with the animal, police said. Toting a dog in that manner can obstruct a driver's view of the road and hinder control of the vehicle, Senior Sgt. Shane Panoho, of the Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol, said in a news release. 'COME GET HIM, LIKE NOW': N.Y. police beg 'bitey' dog's owner to collect lost pet 'HEAD WAS INSIDE ITS MOUTH:' Florida woman 'jumped on' alligator attacking her dog Great Dane gets last meal 'made with love' from Texas Roadhouse 'We know how attached some people are to their pets, but it's best to apply a paws-off approach when it comes to our roads,' he said. 'The rider had purchased the harness online and did not think through the safety implications, particularly if the dog was to react to other road users, pedestrians or animals.' He added: 'Although the dog seemed to be comfortable on the bike, we urge riders to practice safe and responsible behaviour on our roads.'
New York Post
25-05-2025
- New York Post
Daredevil fined for taking dog on wild motorbike ride: ‘Apply a paws-off approach'
A Queensland woman has been fined for the unconventional way she transported her dog by motorbike: strapped to her chest with a harness from Temu. Footage released by Queensland Police show an officer from Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol ride up alongside the 35-year-old woman and her four-legged friend at Alexandra Headland. 'You know you can't do that,' the officer is heard telling the woman in the video. 'So you can't ride with the dog on the bike.' The cop was – understandably – amused by the situation. 'I must say, it's the first time I've seen it with the whole harnessing thing before,' he told the woman. 3 An Aussie dog mom was fined for riding a motorbike with her dog. Queensland Police To which she responded that she wasn't aware she wasn't allowed to travel with her dog in that particular way, adding, 'I bought this off Temu.' 'Well, unfortunately you can't be riding around with the dog in between your arms,' the officer said. 'I know your dog is probably trained, but if he starts moving around or trying to chase stuff, anything could happen. 'Then that's obviously gonna cause you to crash.' 3 'You know you can't do that,' the officer is heard telling the woman in the video. Queensland Police The woman was ultimately issued a $376 traffic infringement notice, police said, for ride with animal between arms. Carrying a dog in such a way, Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol's Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho said, can obstruct a driver's clear view of the road and proper control of their vehicle – which is required at all times. 'We know how attached some people are to their pets, but it's best to apply a paws-off approach when it comes to our roads,' he said. 3 The woman was ultimately issued a $376 traffic infringement notice, police said, for ride with animal between arms. Queensland Police 'The rider had purchased the harness online and did not think through the safety implications, particularly if the dog was to react to other road users, pedestrians or animals. 'This could place the rider and her pooch in harm's way or put other motorists at risk. 'Although the dog seemed to be comfortable on the bike, we urge riders to practice safe and responsible behavior on our roads.'
The Independent
23-05-2025
- The Independent
Moment biker riding with dog strapped to her is pulled over by shocked police officer
A motorcyclist was fined after police spotted her riding with a dog secured to her chest on May 17 in Alexandra Headland. The 35-year-old Maroochydore woman received a $376 infringement notice for failing to transport the animal safely. Officers said the harness, bought online, could pose risks if the dog reacted unpredictably. Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho of Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol reminded motorists to maintain full control and visibility while driving. 'We know how attached some people are to their pets, but its best to apply a paws-off approach when it comes to our roads.,' he said.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
Moment biker woman riding with DOG strapped to her is pulled over by stunned cop – before making bizarre ‘Temu' excuse
THIS is the barking mad moment a motorbiker is caught riding with her pet pooch strapped to her chest - before making a bizarre excuse to cops. The rider was fined a hefty $376 after cops pulled over to question why the 35-year-old was on a ruff ride with her dog in such a dangerous way. 4 4 4 The Queensland woman claimed that she had bought the harness device online from Chinese e-commerce platform Temu. She was stopped by officers from Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol at Alexandra Headland at around 2pm on May 17. The Australian biker said after being caught: "Yeah, no, I didn't know [it was illegal]." She added: "I bought this off Temu." Shocking video captured by police showed the split second moment the police officer caught the motorbiker darting down the road with her pet pup in the corner of his eye. Realising what he had just witnessed, he rushed forward to catch up with the pair. When he reached them while stopped in traffic, the dog appeared to be very relaxed, and seemingly soaked in the sunlight with its golden locks. Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho then approached the unassuming rider. The police officer started talking to the pair and they both turned their heads in confusion. Panoho told the woman that the strange device could easily have placed the driver and her furry friend in harm's way. Watch hero puppy Duke defend street from pack of bloodthirsty coyotes fighting off beasts for 45 agonizing minutes Amazed, he said: "I've never seen the whole harness thing before. "You can't be riding around with the dog in between your arms. He added: "If he starts moving around and going off anything can happen, and that is going to cause you to crash." The dog remained extremely relaxed during the ordeal, looking ahead and occasionally poking its tongue out. Cops then put out a notice to fellow bikers to inform them that this practice was not acceptable. They said said all riders had to be safe and responsible on the roads, even though "the dog seemed to be comfortable on the bike". Sergeant Panoho said: 'We know how attached some people are to their pets, but its best to apply a paws-off approach when it comes to our roads. 'The rider had purchased the harness online and did not think through the safety implications, particularly if the dog was to react to other road users, pedestrians or animals." The driver was given a $376 traffic infringement fine for riding with an animal between her arms. 4
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Moment biker woman riding with DOG strapped to her is pulled over by stunned cop – before making bizarre ‘Temu' excuse
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the barking mad moment a motorbiker is caught riding with her pet pooch strapped to her chest - before making a bizarre excuse to cops. The rider was fined a hefty $376 after cops pulled over to question why the 35-year-old was on a ruff ride with her dog in such a dangerous way. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A motorbiker was caught riding with her pet pooch strapped to her chest Credit: Queensland Police 4 The unassuming rider made a bizarre excuse to cops Credit: Queensland Police 4 This was the moment the dog was caught speeding down the highway Credit: Queensland Police The Queensland woman claimed that she had bought the harness device online from Chinese e-commerce platform Temu. She was stopped by officers from Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol at Alexandra Headland at around 2pm on May 17. The Australian biker said after being caught: "Yeah, no, I didn't know [it was illegal]." She added: "I bought this off Temu." READ MORE WORLD NEWS CANINE CHAOS I love my pup but I shouldn't have chosen such a high-energy breed Shocking video captured by police showed the split second moment the police officer caught the motorbiker darting down the road with her pet pup in the corner of his eye. Realising what he had just witnessed, he rushed forward to catch up with the pair. When he reached them while stopped in traffic, the dog appeared to be very relaxed, and seemingly soaked in the sunlight with its golden locks. Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho then approached the unassuming rider. The police officer started talking to the pair and they both turned their heads in confusion. Panoho told the woman that the strange device could easily have placed the driver and her furry friend in harm's way. Watch hero puppy Duke defend street from pack of bloodthirsty coyotes fighting off beasts for 45 agonizing minutes Amazed, he said: "I've never seen the whole harness thing before. "You can't be riding around with the dog in between your arms. He added: "If he starts moving around and going off anything can happen, and that is going to cause you to crash." The dog remained extremely relaxed during the ordeal, looking ahead and occasionally poking its tongue out. Cops then put out a notice to fellow bikers to inform them that this practice was not acceptable. They said said all riders had to be safe and responsible on the roads, even though "the dog seemed to be comfortable on the bike". Sergeant Panoho said: 'We know how attached some people are to their pets, but its best to apply a paws-off approach when it comes to our roads. 'The rider had purchased the harness online and did not think through the safety implications, particularly if the dog was to react to other road users, pedestrians or animals." The driver was given a $376 traffic infringement fine for riding with an animal between her arms.
