Petition · past parliament
Make it compulsory for all cyclists to wear reflective jackets in the dark.
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
I frequently drive in the dark during the Autumn/Winter months and have noticed how frequently I pass cyclists that are not wearing anything reflective. To ensure the safety of cyclists and of drivers, I feel that it should be compulsory for them to wear a reflective jacket in the dark.
Most of the cyclists I pass in the Autumn/Winter months wear dark clothing and rely on a small bicycle light to make them noticeable to drivers. It is not safe and it is not helpful. I feel that these cyclists are putting their own lives at risk by not wearing reflective clothing and by not doing so, also putting drivers at risk. I feel quite strongly about this, mostly because the reflective jackets are not expensive, so there is no excuse not to wear one.
Timeline
| 22 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jul 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Jan 2018
Closed
22 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.