Save Britain’s Classic Cars – Protect the 40-Year Historic Vehicle Rule!

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Protect the 40-year historic vehicle exemption and ensure no changes reduce or remove this status. Keep the right to register, own and use historic vehicles as part of Britain’s cultural, technical, and economic heritage.

Classic cars are part of Britain’s living history and support thousands of skilled jobs in restoration, engineering, and small business. They are driven sparingly, have minimal environmental impact, and preserve vital heritage skills. Changing the 40-year rule would harm culture, jobs, and craftsmanship.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

We think your petition is covered by Government or Parliament action already.

The Government hasn't announced it will be introducing vehicle tax for classic vehicles. Including in the Chancellor's budget statement which you can read the statement here:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025-11-26/debates/0FD15A2E-84B6-49F0-939A-24B7AABFB798/FinancialStatementAndBudgetReport

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray MP responded to a Written Question on this matter in February 2025:

https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-02-04/28704

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Timeline

25 Oct 2025	Petition opened for signatures
27 Nov 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 27 Nov 2025

Follow this petition