In my area you have to have a licence (tag) for your cat, same as a dog. Since this took place, less cats roam around. Most people just catch them in 'friendly' pet traps and take them to the dog pound, so the owner has to pay to get them back. They won't be letting them out the next night without a leash! Most people figure they can't let their dog roam around the neighbourhood, so cats should not be roaming either.... especially when cats walk acrosss the hood of your car!!!