Petition · Department for Transport
Review fairness of Vehicle Excise Duty
Closed
63 signatures
What the petition asks
Government should review whether Vehicle Excise Duty remains fair and appropriate, given that local and regional authorities are changing the road space and access available for private vehicles through low-traffic neighbourhoods, bus gates/lanes, and expanded cycle lanes.
Vehicle Excise Duty is a national tax on vehicle ownership, yet we believe the ability of drivers to use their vehicles is increasingly restricted by local transport schemes that reduce road space for cars. Many drivers feel they are paying the same or higher taxes while receiving less utility and access in return. Government should examine whether VED remains a fair and suitable form of taxation in the context of changing transport policies and the balance between private and public road use.
Timeline
| 18 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
63
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
18 Dec 2025
Closed
18 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.