Petition · past parliament
Cap what motorway services can charge HGV drivers for food and drink.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
HGV drivers are legally obligated to take regular breaks. Often due to routes & vehicle dimensions it is only safe & suitable to stop at services. Drivers are then forced to pay a high premium to consume basic food and drink from their outlets as there is few alternatives.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
This is the responsibility of retailers at service stations, not the Government or Parliament.
You could start a new petition asking Parliament to change the law, to require employers of HGV drivers to pay allowances for food and drink consumed during legally-required rest stops.
You could start a new petition asking Parliament to change the law, to require employers of HGV drivers to pay allowances for food and drink consumed during legally-required rest stops.
Timeline
| 2 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Mar 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Mar 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.