Petition · Department for Transport
Do not introduce a mandatory learning period for new UK drivers
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28 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government must withdraw its proposal to introduce a minimum learning time requirement for new drivers in the UK.
The suggestion that individuals applying for a driving licence in the UK must undertake a compulsory learning period of up to 6 months will, we believe, directly prevent certain groups (immigrants, elders who have to reapply, and those unable to afford private lessons) from getting onto the road and will lead to the already terrible learner driver environment to become even more unreasonable in terms of wait times for lessons/tests/etc, and will increase the number of drivers without a licence.
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
28
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
13 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.