Petition · past parliament
Using mobile phones while driving should carry the same penalty as drunk driving
Closed
438 signatures
What the petition asks
It is recognised that using hand-held phones or similar devices while driving is as dangerous or even more dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
It is time that the law reflected the severity of the offence correctly. It is not a 3 point £100 fine driving offence.
It is time that the law reflected the severity of the offence correctly. It is not a 3 point £100 fine driving offence.
Timeline
| 1 Oct 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Apr 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
438
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Oct 2015
Closed
1 Apr 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.