Petition · Department for Transport
Automatic 1-year driving ban for using a mobile whilst driving
Closed
113 signatures
What the petition asks
Driving whilst holding a mobile device in a vehicle can seriously distract drivers. We believe this problem is getting worse despite being illegal. We believe drivers who are guilty of using a mobile phone whilst driving should be given an automatic 1-year driving ban.
We believe deaths and serious accidents will only get worse on our roads if this problem continues to escalate. The number of close calls that can happen with drivers using their mobile phones is astonishing.
Timeline
| 13 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
113
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
13 Aug 2025
Closed
13 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.