Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Require additional safety features on motorway bridges

Closed 60 signatures

What the petition asks

There are too many incidents involving people injuring themselves or losing their lives as a result of falling from a motorway bridge.
We want the Government to require the installation of additional safety features - such as higher walls or netting - to protect against injury and loss of life.

Timeline

5 Jan 2023 Petition opened for signatures
5 Jul 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 60
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 5 Jan 2023
Closed 5 Jul 2023

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