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.
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 .

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.