Petition · Ministry of Justice

Introduce a progressive system of penalties for speeding offences in 20mph zones

Open for signatures 47 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to amend sentencing laws and reduce the minimum penalties for speeding in 20mph zones, so that a first offence between 20-25 mph only results in 1 point, a second leads to 2 points, and a third leads to 3 points.
We believe too many urban drivers are accumulating points and getting disqualified for marginal and minor offenses. A progressive system could send out the same message but avoid automatic disqualification being imposed too quickly.

Timeline

10 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 47
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 10 Feb 2026

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