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Petition · past parliament

Ban from driving for the use of mobile phones whilst driving

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

The continued use of mobiles whilst driving is becoming a serious threat to the roads of this country, penalty points are not enough, remove their license may make them think. Make them retake their test

Why it was rejected

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

Make the use of mobile phones while driving an instant driving ban.

Timeline

4 Aug 2016 Petition opened for signatures
8 Aug 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 8 Aug 2016

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