Petition · Department for Transport

Introduce licences, number plates and insurance requirements for cyclists

Closed 276 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the Government to introduce registration for cyclists so that they can be more easily punished when they do not obey the Highway Code.
I believe that there are too many instances of cyclists who ride on pedestrian only pavements, go through red lights etc. I think it's about time that cyclists were brought into 'line' with 'other' road users. I think that many cyclists persistently disobey the Highway Code laws/rules, and this in turn, leads to accidents. I think that this will allow Police to clamp down 'harder' on cyclists.

Timeline

18 Dec 2024 Petition opened for signatures
18 Jun 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 276
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 18 Dec 2024
Closed 18 Jun 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.