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.

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.