{"id":118623,"date":"2023-08-29T06:19:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T06:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lasixlineon.com\/?p=118623"},"modified":"2023-08-29T06:19:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T06:19:13","slug":"millwall-womens-footie-star-films-dog-steering-car-as-club-launches-probe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lasixlineon.com\/world-news\/millwall-womens-footie-star-films-dog-steering-car-as-club-launches-probe\/","title":{"rendered":"Millwall womens footie star films dog steering car as club launches probe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Millwall FC are probing footage shared by one of its Lionesses stars which shows a dog behind the wheel of a car.<\/p>\n

    Madelene Wright, 21, shared the video in an Instagram story, which she filmed from the back seat.<\/p>\n

    It shows a pal in the driver's seat but with a dog in her hands, as the cute pet places its paws on the wheel.<\/p>\n

    As the car moves, the animal gives the wheel a slight shift before turning to the camera.<\/p>\n

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    Millwall \u2013 who confirmed Madelene was filming but not driving \u2013 told Daily Star Online they are investigating and are "extremely disappointed". <\/p>\n

    Madelene shared the footage on her open account to her 19,000 followers, before it was taken down after Millwall told us they were investigating.<\/p>\n

    A spokesman told us: "Millwall Lionesses are extremely disappointed by the footage and will be reminding all players of their responsibilities as role models as part of a full investigation into the matter."<\/p>\n

    Under Rule 57 of the Highway Code, dogs or other animals must be restrained while driving "so they cannot distract you".<\/p>\n

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    Road safety charity Brake described the footage as "careless".<\/p>\n

    A spokesman told us: "This is a concerning video demonstrating careless driving behaviour which could have potentially led to a serious crash. <\/p>\n

    "Dogs, or other animals, should be suitably restrained when in a car, as set out in the highway code, to avoid distraction. <\/p>\n

    "We would also urge drivers to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel at all times."<\/p>\n

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    Rule 57 reads: "When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly. <\/p>\n

    "A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars."<\/p>\n

    Madelene joined Millwall Lionesses in August this year.<\/p>\n

    Her team currently sit third in the Division One South.<\/p>\n

    Daily Star Online has approached Madelene for a response.<\/p>\n