Not giving details to council dog warden

[jedimistress]

What can you expect if you refuse to give your details to a dog warden / council enforcement person? He wanted to give me a ticket for "Dogs on Leads (Exeter) Order" Many thanks. He has my details now but I feel bad and am kicking myself for giving them to him. I am going to appeal as my dog only just stepped out of my work car park literally half a metre onto the pavement. Is there anything I can do?

[kempie]

Not sure about the penalty for "failure to supply details to Dog Warden" but wouldn't that information (or at least a substantial part i.e. surname and address) be on your dog's ID tag?

Although a penalty for a half-metre transgression may seem harsh, you are in breach of the Order...

"Failing to keep a dog on a lead on roads, pavements, footpaths and designated parks"

Owners who neglect [this duty] will be issued with a fixed penalty notice and fine of �75.

The maximum fine on prosecution for offences under the Dog Control Orders is currently set at �1000 [plus court costs].

http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid= 6292

In no way should my reproduction of the above text be taken as any sort of judgement by me of your actions.

[Ethel]

They would have found you through your car registration number.

Anybody can get that information from DVLA for a very small fee if they have good reason. And you can be sure the Council would get it.

[jedimistress]

Thanks Ethel and Kempie,
Yes dog has collar and tag, but he was asking me. My dog would not have let him near her tag. She is not good with strangers epecially large males.
I have read the dogs order thanks. I will appeal as I feel he acted a little harshly. Like waiting outside someones house to see if the dog strays onto the pavement while they are going from the front door to the car.