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.