Overview
- The radar photo, taken in mid-January on the A2 near the Kamener Kreuz, showed a truck heading toward Oberhausen at 6 km/h over the limit after tolerance.
- The image appeared to show the driver’s cat unrestrained on the dashboard or front passenger area.
- Police warned that unrestrained animals can become deadly projectiles during sudden stops and can distract drivers.
- The driver from Kleve faces the standard speeding penalty plus a €35 warning fine for inadequate securing of the animal.
- The police posted the photo on Facebook to amplify the safety message, drawing notable engagement, with local outlets reporting more than 1,500 comments within about 20 hours.