Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Adopt a law of Presumed Liability to protect vulnerable road users
Closed
2,493 signatures
What the petition asks
Adopt presumed liability as we see in other European countries, where the larger vehicle is presumed to be liable for collisions, to help protect vulnerable road users.
A law of presumed liability would establish a clear hierarchy of who is initially liable (and has the burdon of proof) in a road traffic accident/incident to both raise awareness and prevent vehicles being used in acts of aggression.
The vast majority of countries in Europe adopt presumed liability legislation and given the increase in cycling following Covid we should make roads safer for the vulnerable.
The vast majority of countries in Europe adopt presumed liability legislation and given the increase in cycling following Covid we should make roads safer for the vulnerable.
Timeline
| 26 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,493
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
26 Mar 2021
Closed
26 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.