Reduce parking fines / toll bridge fines for people with ADHD.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

ADHD is a hidden disability. We don’t need a blue badge for physical access, but a cap on fines would be supportive. We are less likely to notice parking / toll signage, whilst more likely to forget to pay - resulting in rising fees / court action. Many have paid ££££s in this ‘ADHD Tax’

ADHD is a real disability affecting Working Memory / Executive Function (planning / organising). People affected typically acquire charges as they miss the signs and information, then typically forget to respond to PCNs / filling in the forms etc. The process is usually cumbersome making prompt action even less likely. It seems that people with ADHD are being taxed for having the condition, and feels unfair. This is not about avoiding payment, just a little understanding and leeway.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for parking and toll operators, and not the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

27 Aug 2022	Petition opened for signatures
31 Aug 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 31 Aug 2022

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