Petition · past parliament
Police to stop harassing people at car meets
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Police not to linger around meets or intimidate car owners with there presence.
Stop car checks when there is no cause to.
Police to only attend if complaint is made from nearby residence etc
To be stop being treat like criminals over a commonly shared passion
Stop car checks when there is no cause to.
Police to only attend if complaint is made from nearby residence etc
To be stop being treat like criminals over a commonly shared passion
For years now police have harassed members of the car community who are simply socializing with other like minded individuals who share the same passion in cars we want this to stop, and stop being made out as anti social and treat like criminals in some circumstances for enjoying something we love
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is an operational matter for local police forces.
You can find out how to complain about police conduct here:
https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/complaints-reviews-and-appeals/make-complaint
You can find out how to complain about police conduct here:
https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/complaints-reviews-and-appeals/make-complaint
Timeline
| 4 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Sep 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.