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Petition · Department for Business and Trade

Amend law to complete the UK’s transition from use of miles to kilometres

Open for signatures 129 signatures

What the petition asks

Legislate for a phased transition to full use of metric units. From 2031 convert road signage to kilometres, require all new vehicles to display km/h as the primary speed unit, issue binding guidance to public bodies, & mandate metric units in property descriptions enforced via Trading Standards.
The UK already uses metric units in most areas of daily life. Miles now remain mainly in road transport, some sports and leisure, and land or property descriptions. We believe this inconsistency causes confusion and inefficiency. Completing the transition to kilometres would improve clarity and international alignment.

Timeline

30 Jan 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 129
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Business and Trade
Opened 30 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.