Petition · past parliament

Stop VED going up so much on low emission cars as it will cripple families

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

From 1st of April 2017 anyone buying a new car will have to pay over £100 for the first year then £140 after in Vehicle Excise Duty unless it's a 0 emissions vehicle. High emission cars will only have to pay the same which isn't fare

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

10 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
22 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 22 Jul 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.