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Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Do not introduce Death by Dangerous Cycling offence or cyclist number plates

Closed 55 signatures

What the petition asks

It has been suggested a Death by Dangerous Cycling offence and new requirements for cyclists to have licence plates will be introduced. We want a commitment this will not happen. Instead, the Government should be supporting increased walking and cycling, and protecting vulnerable road users.
A 2020 report by PACTS shows that in 2019, 305 pedestrian deaths involved cars while 5 pedestrian deaths involved bicycles and 48 cyclists were killed by cars. The overwhelming evidence suggests that motorists pose the greatest danger to cyclists and pedestrians. Many cyclists hold third party insurance. We believe these proposals are impracticable, unenforceable and could lead to increased aggression from motorists towards cyclists who are already vulnerable on the roads.

Timeline

23 Aug 2022 Petition opened for signatures
9 Mar 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 55
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 23 Aug 2022
Closed 9 Mar 2023

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