Petition · Department for Transport
UK government to introduce stricter reviews on motoring licence holders
Closed
31 signatures
What the petition asks
1. To introduce regular mandatory checks such as a medical check from own GP (not private clinics) and eye test.
2. To introduce mandatory minimum motorway training for motorists.
2. To introduce mandatory minimum motorway training for motorists.
There should also be a Highway code test for private motorist similar to commercial drivers (maybe every 5- 10 years).
I am a retired medical doctor who did medical examinations of HGV/ bus/ DVLA drink and drug drivers for recertification action and now drive HGV and dangerous goods. Too many drivers have poor Highway code literacy skills. I believe a lot of accidents could be avoided .
I am a retired medical doctor who did medical examinations of HGV/ bus/ DVLA drink and drug drivers for recertification action and now drive HGV and dangerous goods. Too many drivers have poor Highway code literacy skills. I believe a lot of accidents could be avoided .
Timeline
| 27 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
31
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
27 Oct 2025
Closed
27 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Aug 2026.