Allow learner drivers to continue private practice during lockdown

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Allow learner drivers to continue private practice during lockdown as long as they are abiding by rules of practicing with a member of their own household

Many learner drivers have their own car, and pay insurance and road tax. Prohibiting learner drivers from continuing private practice when they have already had to change or cancel theory and practical tests leaves them completely unable to work towards their driving licence. Having a car sitting there being paid for that cannot be driven is damaging to the car, and means money is being wasted. Learner drivers should still be allowed to continue private practice in their local area ensures no falling behind

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Allow learner drivers to go out and drive with people from their household.

Under current Government guidance, you can practise driving with members of your household or support bubble. It must be travel for work, education or other essential journeys: https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/practising-with-family-or-friends

Timeline

11 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
18 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 18 Jan 2021

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