Petition · past parliament
Make the use of mobile phones while driving an instant driving ban.
Closed
145 signatures
What the petition asks
Everyone now knows it's illegal yet the problem is growing, people are dying and being seriously injured in increasing numbers. I drive for a living and am amazed daily by this problem, drivers texting while driving on motorways is just one I see almost daily.needs treating same as drink driving
Timeline
| 2 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Sep 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
145
Status
Closed
Opened
2 Mar 2016
Closed
2 Sep 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.