Petition · past parliament

Make it a criminal offence to cause injury to a ridden horse on a public road.

Closed 62 signatures

What the petition asks

Due to an ever increasing number of serious accidents reported on UK roads involving horses, we feel that further care needs to be taken by other road users. The fact that there is no penalty for causing injury to horses by driving dangerously does not encourage drivers to use proper care.

Timeline

5 Dec 2016 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 62
Status Closed
Opened 5 Dec 2016
Closed 2 May 2017

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