Petition · Department for Transport
Require installation and maintenance of air conditioning in all HGVs and vans
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
HGV and van drivers may work long hours in dangerously hot cabs with no legal requirement for air con. We want the Government to require air con in all new HGVs and vans and require existing air con systems in older vehicles to be maintained and operational to protect driver health and road safety.
Drivers can spend hours a day in cabs in high temperatures, especially in summer or when the sun hits the windscreen. This can cause fatigue, dehydration, and reduced concentration, putting safety at risk. Some drivers may spend days living in these cabs. With more heatwaves due to climate change, we think legal protection is urgently needed.
Timeline
| 1 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
1 Aug 2025
Closed
1 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.