Petition · Department for Transport

Suspend licences after fatal or serious road collisions

Open for signatures 748 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce a law requiring immediate suspension of a driver’s licence after a road traffic collision causing death or serious injury, pending a full investigation, with a right to appeal.
Drivers involved in fatal or serious collisions may continue driving while investigations are ongoing. This can be distressing for families and may put others at risk. A temporary suspension would not assume guilt but would reflect the seriousness of the situation while investigations take place, helping improve safety and public confidence.

Timeline

1 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 748
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Transport
Opened 1 Jun 2026

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