Petition · Department for Transport

Require cyclists who use main roads to have an identification number plate

Closed 94 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the government to introduce mandatory identification plates similar to car registration plates for cyclists who use main roads.
While motor vehicles are held accountable for their actions on the road by being easily identified by their car's registration plate, cyclists aren't as easily identifiable. It has been reported that up to 52% of accidents involving cyclists list a cyclist-error. A way to easily identify dangerous cyclists could help reduce the danger on the road for both drivers and cyclists.

Timeline

2 Jul 2025 Petition opened for signatures
2 Jan 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 94
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 2 Jul 2025
Closed 2 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.