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.
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.