Petition · past parliament
To give a courtesy year to people who have passed there theory test during covid
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the parliament to give a courtesy year for people whom have passed there theory test in 2020 to 2022 as they have not been able to have driving lessons during that time
Because the theory test is governed by the government and parliament
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Extend theory test certificates or offer free retake: Extend theory test certificates or offer free retake
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Timeline
| 7 Jan 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Jan 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.