Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Require cyclists display registration, pay road tax and have insurance
Closed
353 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce laws whereby:
1) bicycles have to be identifiable in order for enforcement to be able to take place where they are breaking traffic laws.
2) bicycles are subject to a road tax charge
3) bicycles have to be insured to utilise the public highway
1) bicycles have to be identifiable in order for enforcement to be able to take place where they are breaking traffic laws.
2) bicycles are subject to a road tax charge
3) bicycles have to be insured to utilise the public highway
Bicycles/cyclists have been given greater priority in recent changes to the Highway Code. With greater power comes greater responsibility. Currently there is no way to identify cyclists who flout highway laws and act in an inconsiderate or dangerous manner. Cyclists should also have to contribute towards the cost of the public roads through a road tax charge. Cyclists sometimes cause accidents and therefore should have adequate insurance in order to indemnify themselves and protect others.
Timeline
| 19 Sep 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Mar 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
353
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
19 Sep 2023
Closed
19 Mar 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.