Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Automatically upgrade A2 motorcycle licence to A licence after 2 years

Closed 218 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to change rules governing motorcycle licences so that an A2 motorcycle licence is automatically upgraded to an A licence after two years, as it was pre-2013.
We believe it is unfair and nonsensical that it is harder to obtain an A motorcycle license than a B car license, despite the fact that a car is generally more of a threat to other road users than a bike. Why can a B license be held unrestricted at the age of 17 while an A license requires at least one extra stage and a higher age, and many more stages for people following the progressive route. This can cost thousands of pounds. We believe the whole system is over-complicated and unnecessary. There are many parts to it that I don’t agree with but this petition specifically calls for the A2-A license upgrade to be automatic.

Timeline

31 Jan 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 218
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 31 Jan 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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