Petition · Ministry of Justice
Give police stronger powers to tackle motorcycle theft & increase penalties
Closed
6,820 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to give the police more powers to tackle this without fearing any consequences.
We want to make it easier for police to enter the premises of suspected thieves and confiscate vehicles and tools used in the theft of motorcycles. We also want stronger minimum penalties for offences.
We are frustrated at the level of theft and violence used. Motorcyclists are being stopped and threatened with weapons, garages are being broken into. Motorcycles are being taken and destroyed. These bikes could be the person's only form of transport, and many find that the expense of maintaining and insuring these machines is rocketing.
We are frustrated at the level of theft and violence used. Motorcyclists are being stopped and threatened with weapons, garages are being broken into. Motorcycles are being taken and destroyed. These bikes could be the person's only form of transport, and many find that the expense of maintaining and insuring these machines is rocketing.
Timeline
| 13 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
6,820
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
13 Feb 2025
Closed
13 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.