Petition · Department for Transport
Abolish Penalty Points for Minor Speeding Offences
Closed
53 signatures
What the petition asks
Abolish licence penalty points for minor speeding offences where the police issue Fixed Penalty Notices without going to court. I think fines should be kept for deterrence but penalty points reserved for serious or dangerous speeding violations which I think would reflect the level of risk involved.
As most speeding offences are recorded by cameras and not actual police officers on the ground, in my view there is not enough context or discretion available when an infraction could be minor. This could lead to drivers losing a licence for several potentially minor infractions, which may impact on their jobs, housing, and health, especially for disabled drivers.
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
53
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
30 Jun 2025
Closed
30 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.