Petition
Allocate Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) to Proper, Long‑Term Road Repairs in the UK
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Allocate a greater and clearly defined proportion of VED revenue directly to road maintenance and resurfacing.
- Provide long‑term, funding to local authorities, enabling planned, cost‑effective maintenance rather than reactive patching.
- Provide long‑term, funding to local authorities, enabling planned, cost‑effective maintenance rather than reactive patching.
VED hasn’t funded roads for 89 years, yet traffic and vehicle weight have risen sharply. Heavier EVs add further strain, accelerating wear. Most damage starts at weak joints and edges where water enters. Quick patches don’t last. The UK needs durable resurfacing with proper materials and sealed edges to prevent repeated failures.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Legally ringfence Vehicle Excise Duty revenue for transport infrastructure only" Legally ringfence Vehicle Excise Duty revenue for transport infrastructure only
Timeline
| 1 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.