Any dog traveling outside a carrier on a national train must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle for the entire journey.

Trouble-o-Meter
Conductors patrol aisles and issue immediate penalty fees to unmuzzled pets.

Status: still on the books

Why Is This a Law?

As pet travel skyrocketed in the country, authorities needed to balance the comfort of families with the safety of strangers in confined passenger cars. To prevent bites and disputes, a blanket muzzle rule was applied to all dogs regardless of size.

A citizen earnestly dealing with the law: Any dog traveling outside a carrier on a national train must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle for the entire journey.