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Petition

Mandatory driving ability test every 3-5 years for drivers over 60 years old

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Every day without fail I have to swerve out of the way, stop etc for older drivers who are swerving between lanes, going through red lights, driving on 70mph roads going 30mph and more
It’s simply dangerous to have older people on the roads. Their general abilities decline as they age and operating a car proves too difficult for most.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Require drivers to retake their driving test at age 60.
Require drivers to retake their driving test at age 60.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 28 Feb 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.