France bans dog leads longer than two metres in the city of Saint-Quentin, in the Hauts-de-France region. The local rule, introduced in July, prohibits owners from using longer leads when walking their dogs, and it applies within the municipality’s area.
Owners who ignore the measure face a fine. The reports state the penalty is set at €150 (about £130) for non-compliance. Across the sources provided, the coverage focuses on where the ban applies (Saint-Quentin) and the specific lead-length limit, rather than broader national changes or enforcement details.
