Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Increase the minimum sentence for stealing a motor vehicle to five years
Closed
1,219 signatures
What the petition asks
A minimum sentence of five years in jail should be set for stealing a motor vehicle. We believe currently sentences are inadequate, as the consequences for the victim can be huge.
People can struggle to get to work, which can lead to reduced income or even losing a job, and it can have a significant impact on families with children in particular.
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,219
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
9 Nov 2021
Closed
9 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.