Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Fund extra security and higher fencing on bridges for public safety

Closed 36 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Government to provide funding for extra security measures on bridges, such as barriers or fences, to reduce the risk of suicide.
There are too few security measures on many bridges to prevent people taking their own life. I think the Government should provide additional funding to install taller fences or cages, to both safe lives and prevent the impact witnessing a suicide can have on witnesses.

Timeline

14 Mar 2022 Petition opened for signatures
28 Sep 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 36
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 14 Mar 2022
Closed 28 Sep 2022

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