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For people and pets. here's abc's dan >> reporter: the wind-swept canine drinking in the open air, it's an icon of the american road. we drive with them on our laps, and sometimes even give them free rein in the car. while we're all well versed in the dangers of texting and driving, aaa finds nearly one-third of all drivers today admit to being distracted by their pets, too. states are starting to move on this. hawaii now outlawing drivers from holding a pet on their lap. rhode island and oregon may do the same, while drivers in arizona, connecticut and maine now face fines. all because of acc...

The pet becoming a projectile. in a 35-mile-an-hour crash, a dog weighing 50 pounds is propelled forward with 1500 pounds of force. >> you wouldn't drive with your child in your lap. we want to keep them safe just as we would your child. >> reporter: cat miller showed us how to keep your pet safe with a special inexpensive harness. >> the length of the tether should allow him to sit comfortably and stand up normally. but not to roam around the back seat. >> i feel so responsible driving this way. >> reporter: check out how ron reacts when strapped in. >> he looks like he's enjoying it. >> yeah...