Allow food delivery couriers to park and drive in loading/unloading areas

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Currently only parcel delivery companies such as DPD, UPS, Fed-Ex etc are permitted to use loading and unloading bays and drive through pedestrian zones without being punished.

We ask that the government to extend the rule so that independent couriers such as Just Eat, Deliveroo, Ubereats, Stuart, My Hermes, Amazon Flex can use loading bays and drive through pedestrian zones to collect orders since most businesses are within town centres with parking located miles away. Under the current law these independent couriers face fines and points if caught. Where-as other couriers such as DPD, Royal Mail, Fed-Ex, UPS, HGVs for shop drops are exempt from fines.

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. Parking restrictions and enforcement are a matter for local authorities.

You could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

Timeline

25 Oct 2020	Petition opened for signatures
1 Dec 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 Dec 2020

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