Petition · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Require a full licence to be eligible for business use motor insurance policies
Closed
60 signatures
What the petition asks
Many food delivery riders on L plates haven’t passed a test; just a CBT every 2 years which shows they can move & stop a bike safely, we feel it doesn't show they have road safety awareness. We think they may be causing insurance premiums to rise due to the number of accidents they cause.
Make businesses use motor insurance only available to full licence holders. We think this would ensure that anyone using their motor vehicle for business use are adequately licenced and qualified. We think the point of L plates is to learn how to ride/drive, not to let you run a business. We think the CBT makes it too easy for unlicenced (and often unqualified) riders to work for fast food delivery companies and conduct their business. We think they are involved in accidents which could be causing premiums for everyone else to rise.
Timeline
| 30 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
60
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Opened
30 Jul 2025
Closed
30 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.