Introduce compensation or free crossings for delays at the Dartford Crossing.

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should require compensation or free crossings for drivers experiencing delays at the Dartford Crossing. Regulations should also ensure better accountability for lane closures and improved traffic management to provide a fair and reliable service for all users.

The Dartford Crossing is essential for travel, yet drivers frequently endure delays while paying significant fees. Lane closures and poor traffic management exacerbate these issues, causing frustration and financial strain. Compensation or free crossings for delays would promote fairness and ensure accountability, incentivizing improvements in service reliability. This policy would address public dissatisfaction and ensure paying users receive the service they deserve.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

We can’t accept petitions that request action at a local level.

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Timeline

7 Dec 2024	Petition opened for signatures
28 Jan 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 28 Jan 2025

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