Allow for extensions for theory tests of learners affected by the pandemic

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Those who have a driving theory pass that will be expiring without passing their practical test should either have their pass extended, or not be liable to pay for another theory test to renew it. Many have been unable to take their practicals due to the pandemic and now are facing an unfair charge.

When you pass your theory test, you must complete your practical within two years or you need to retake your theory, paying for a new test. There are many who have been unable to complete their driving tests or may not be able to complete them before their theory pass expiries, through no fault of their own. Many test centres have not been taking tests for most of the past year, and now many who passed just before the pandemic hit are finding it impossible to book tests in time to avoid expiry.

Why it was rejected

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

Extend driving theory test certificates expiring in 2020/21 by 12 months

Timeline

14 Apr 2021	Petition opened for signatures
19 Apr 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Apr 2021

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