Petition · Department for Transport

Instant and permanent driving ban for failing a blood alcohol concentration test

Open for signatures 65 signatures

What the petition asks

Instant and permanent driving ban for having a blood alcohol concentration test over the legal limit, such as a breathalyser test. There is no excuse for driving under the influence. There should be a one strike and you're out policy.
If the culprit has been caught by the police, it often won't be their first time offending. Drink driving costs lives. If they're fleeing danger, they can call 999 or call a taxi if they need to travel.

Timeline

10 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 65
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Transport
Opened 10 Feb 2026

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