Petition · Department for Transport

Implement a strategy to protect motorcyclists from imports of unsafe clothing

Closed 7,155 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to implement a national strategy that protects motorcyclists from imports of unsafe clothing.
This would involve:

1. Checks on all individual packages from the countries known to be the main sources of these unsafe products;
2. Determining if those products satisfy the applicable standards; with conforming products released to the consumer, and non-conforming products destroyed.

Motorcycle clothing is covered by legislation on personal protective equipment. It is required to be tested to standards, certified and to carry the CE and/or UKCA mark. Legitimate vendors have done this; however, sales have grown of nonconforming products advertised online and shipped direct from factory to consumer.

Timeline

6 Jan 2025 Petition opened for signatures
6 Jul 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 7,155
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 6 Jan 2025
Closed 6 Jul 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.