Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Require drivers involved in accidents to contact emergency services immediately

Closed 128 signatures

What the petition asks

We ask the Government to change the law to stop drivers delaying contacting emergency services after an accident. The first 10 to 30 minutes after an incident are the most crucial to save a life, and to help the families of the person affected.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 128
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.