Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Require licences for cyclists and number plates for all bikes/e-bikes

Closed 44 signatures

What the petition asks

For accountability and safety for pedestrians, all cyclists should be required to have a licence, and all bikes/e-bikes a licence plates. This will mean cyclists can be identified and held to account for their actions. Many pedestrians don't feel safe because of the behaviour of some cyclists.
This would also better enable police and traffic wardens to get involved if a cyclist broke the law.

Timeline

12 Mar 2021 Petition opened for signatures
12 Sep 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 44
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 12 Mar 2021
Closed 12 Sep 2021

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