Petition · past parliament
Update “no motor vehicle allowed” sign to align with “no cycling” strikethrough
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Signs for vehicles do not match signs for cyclists. There needs to be better cohesion to ensure all signs are fully understood. We call on the government to amend “no motor vehicles allowed” signage to include a clear red strikethrough ensuring areas where cars are not allowed remain 100% safe.
The no motor vehicle sign is one that does not have a clear red strikethrough.
Will many may not understand its full meaning, the active decision to refuse a clear red strikethrough does not deter cars from areas that vehicles are nor allowed. This in turn penalises the driver and does not promote effective safety.
The “no cycling” sign is one that has the same red border, the image of the mode of transport (the bike), with a clear red strikethrough that people associate with prohibition.
Will many may not understand its full meaning, the active decision to refuse a clear red strikethrough does not deter cars from areas that vehicles are nor allowed. This in turn penalises the driver and does not promote effective safety.
The “no cycling” sign is one that has the same red border, the image of the mode of transport (the bike), with a clear red strikethrough that people associate with prohibition.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The Government's guidance on road signs state that red rings or circles tell road users what you must not do. This includes sign prohibiting cycling or the use of motor vehicles. None of these signs are required to have a strike through.
You can find the Government's manual on traffic signs here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-signs-manual
The design of and installation of individual traffic signs is a matter for traffic authorities, not the Government or House of Commons. If you local traffic authority is taking an inconsistent approach to the use of road signs you should contact them about this.
You can find the Government's manual on traffic signs here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-signs-manual
The design of and installation of individual traffic signs is a matter for traffic authorities, not the Government or House of Commons. If you local traffic authority is taking an inconsistent approach to the use of road signs you should contact them about this.
Timeline
| 23 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Nov 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.