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Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Mandatory lifetime driving ban for driving while unfit due to drugs or alcohol

Closed 27 signatures

What the petition asks

Make a change in law so that individuals who have been found guilty of driving whilst unfit through alcohol or drugs receive a mandatory, automatic lifelong driving ban. This could help reduce the number of offences of this type, and reduce pressures on the police and health services.
We believe the punishments for this offence are too lenient. Individuals who have been dangerous and selfish enough to drive whilst unfit should never drive again. This should stop repeat offenders and make our roads safer.

Timeline

30 Dec 2021 Petition opened for signatures
30 Jun 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 27
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 30 Dec 2021
Closed 30 Jun 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.