Petition · Department for Transport

Amend motorcycle laws to make full protective wearable gear mandatory

Open for signatures 14 signatures

What the petition asks

The law currently only mandates for motorcycle riders to wear helmets. We think this needs to change so riders are required by law to wear full protective wearable gear, including jackets, footwear, trousers and gloves.
With too many accidents still taking place each year, safety for all parties is priority. Currently motorcycle riders are only mandated by law to wear a helmet when on the roads.

We believe this needs to be amended to include protective jackets, footwear, trousers and gloves as a matter of urgency to keep our loved ones safe.

Timeline

18 Aug 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Transport
Opened 18 Aug 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.