Petition · Department for Transport
Make breakdown cover compulsory for all drivers
Open for signatures
145 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it a legal requirement for all drivers to have breakdown cover, particularly when driving on motorways and other high-speed roads, to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on hard shoulders and at the roadside.
My grandson Harrison was tragically killed on the hard shoulder after breaking down and trying to change a tyre. He was hit by a driver, and the devastation to our family has been unbearable. Harrison was 26 and an experienced driver, showing this danger can affect everyone.
If breakdown cover was compulsory, drivers could call for help instead of risking their lives at the roadside. This could save lives, reduce accidents, and help protect the public and emergency services. We ask for this change in Harrison’s memory.
If breakdown cover was compulsory, drivers could call for help instead of risking their lives at the roadside. This could save lives, reduce accidents, and help protect the public and emergency services. We ask for this change in Harrison’s memory.
Timeline
| 17 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
145
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
17 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.