A 35-year-old Mudgeeraba woman has been charged after a Road Policing Command Officer observed her driving down the motorway with two dogs on her lap.

The officer observed one dog visibly hanging out the window from the woman’s lap and the other walking around the car and dash at will.

The officer intercepted the woman and issued her a traffic infringement notice for driving with a person or animal in her lap which incurred a penalty of $311.

Officers would like to remind all motorists that travelling with an unrestrained animal can incur a fine.

While they are distracting, it’s also important for all to put the safety of all road users and passengers first when getting behind the wheel.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1901377572 within the online suspicious activity form.