Petition · past parliament
Ban the sale of vehicle/ van lock picks in the UK
Closed
174 signatures
What the petition asks
In a new scandal, hundreds of vans are having their security systems bypassed by lock picks used by thieves. All doors are unlocked and the alarm turned off, so that thieves can relieve tradesmen of their hard earned tools, taking away their livelihood and taking food off tables.
Timeline
| 30 Jan 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
174
Status
Closed
Opened
30 Jan 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.