Petition · Department for Transport
Mandate First Aid Kits in all cars & defibrillators in cars listed over £49995
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24 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it a legal requirement for a first aid kit (meeting BS 8599-2) to be provided at the point of sale of all new cars and all used cars when sold through a motor trader, and a defibrillator to be fitted in new cars with a list price over £49995.
At the scene of a serious road traffic collision, another motorist is often the first person on scene. The Highway Code gives guidance on what to do in an emergency (Annex 7) and advises that motorists carry a first aid kit. First aid kits are mandatory in many EU countries but not yet in the UK. Single use "defibs" cost around £300 and could be cost-effective to fit in new cars with a list price over £49,995.
Timeline
| 27 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
24
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
27 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.