Call 999 immediately, test for alcohol & drugs & tougher penalties post-accident

Closed 40 signatures

What the petition asks

Require drivers in all traffic accidents to call 999 immediately, not after 24 hours or via non-emergency lines. Require police to test for drugs and alcohol at the scene & tougher penalties for drink & drug driving.

Current law lets drivers involved in serious accidents wait up to 24 hours to report via non-emergency numbers, which may let them avoid immediate breathalyser or drug tests. We think this risks public safety and denies victims timely justice. We think requiring instant 999 calls and on-the-spot testing could help close these loopholes, ensure quicker police response, and hold drivers accountable, protecting everyone on the roads.

Timeline

15 Aug 2025	Petition opened for signatures
15 Feb 2026	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 40

Status Closed

Department Department for Transport

Opened 15 Aug 2025

Closed 15 Feb 2026

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