We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move. DfT is a ministerial department, supported by 24 agencies and public bodies.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
Ministers
Require zebra crossings outside all primary schools
Opened on Thursday 16th May 2024
169 signatures so far
Regulate car insurance to cap costs and make dependent only on driver and car
Opened on Wednesday 15th May 2024
90 signatures so far
Extend theory certificates for Potential Driving Instructors due to wait times
Opened on Wednesday 15th May 2024
266 signatures so far
Allow over 25s with a driving licence to ride up to a 300cc motorbike with a CBT
Opened on Wednesday 15th May 2024
12 signatures so far
Require "use all lanes and merge in turn" signs where works reduce live lanes
Opened on Wednesday 15th May 2024
15 signatures so far
Free Travel for Children Accompanied by Adults
Opened on Tuesday 14th May 2024
16 signatures so far
Introduce specific penalties for middle and outer lane hogging on the motorway
Opened on Monday 13th May 2024
17 signatures so far
Change the law on Cross Border Hire of taxis and private hire vehicles
Opened on Monday 13th May 2024
5,129 signatures so far
Allow Moldovans to exchange driving licences for UK driving licence
Opened on Friday 10th May 2024
21 signatures so far
Immediately Reintroduce Private Parking Code of Practice
Opened on Friday 10th May 2024
351 signatures so far
Require safety bollards and speed cameras outside schools and nurseries
Opened on Tuesday 7th May 2024
20 signatures so far
Make it a legal requirement for drivers to stop & report collisions with cats
Opened on Friday 3rd May 2024
56 signatures so far
Require drivers to stop and seek medical assistance if they hit a cat
Opened on Thursday 2nd May 2024
44 signatures so far
Provide funding to lower the cost of train fares
Opened on Thursday 2nd May 2024
38 signatures so far
Require local or national referendums on major road policy changes
Opened on Thursday 2nd May 2024
33 signatures so far
Require public transport operators allow bicycles where capacity allows
Opened on Wednesday 1st May 2024
10 signatures so far
Stop all smart motorways and re-instate all hard shoulders
Opened on Tuesday 30th April 2024
316 signatures so far
Give Government powers to veto or amend local road traffic schemes eg. ULEZ/LTNs
Opened on Tuesday 30th April 2024
437 signatures so far
Change distance units in road transport from miles to kilometres
Opened on Tuesday 30th April 2024
55 signatures so far
Require that cyclists have licence plates, pay road tax and have insurance
Opened on Monday 29th April 2024
75 signatures so far
Make national speed limits for goods vehicles under 3.5t equal those for cars
Opened on Monday 29th April 2024
21 signatures so far
Require local authorities ensure taxi ranks have raised area for accessibility
Opened on Friday 26th April 2024
24 signatures so far
Continue with the plan for the northern leg of HS2
Opened on Friday 26th April 2024
31 signatures so far
Increase funding for public transport and add it to the curriculum
Opened on Friday 26th April 2024
21 signatures so far
Fund free train travel for 11-17 year olds
Opened on Thursday 25th April 2024
58 signatures so far
Reclassify general aviation airfields as greenfield not brownfield sites
Opened on Wednesday 24th April 2024
11,453 signatures so far
Reduce delays for getting driving licence back after medical suspension
Opened on Tuesday 23rd April 2024
162 signatures so far
Create a separate section of Traffic Law for offences related to E-scooters
Opened on Tuesday 23rd April 2024
36 signatures so far
Extend the M50 from it's current eastern terminus (M5 J8) through to Norwich
Opened on Monday 22nd April 2024
10 signatures so far
Require elected representatives and public servants use zero emission travel
Opened on Monday 22nd April 2024
26 signatures so far
Require motorists be issued a reminder to pay a charge before they can be fined
Opened on Friday 19th April 2024
173 signatures so far
Mandate robust safety posts at bus stops to prevent fatal accidents
Opened on Friday 19th April 2024
30 signatures so far
Require car makers to install rear seat occupant sensors to improve seatbelt use
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
10 signatures so far
Extend the £2 Bus Fare Cap after December 2024
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
33 signatures so far
Fully retain the HMRC Self Assessment helpline
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
110 signatures so far
Increase the speed limit on motorways to 80mph
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
70 signatures so far
Ban provisional driving licence holders from providing food delivery services
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
28 signatures so far
Change legal limit for driving with cannabis in your blood
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
40 signatures so far
Make direct debits for vehicle tax payable throughout the month
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
24 signatures so far
Do not introduce Vehicle Excise Duty for zero emission cars
Opened on Friday 12th April 2024
264 signatures so far
Create a direct high speed trainline from the Midlands to Kent
Opened on Friday 12th April 2024
16 signatures so far
Provide additional funding for more bike lanes
Opened on Wednesday 10th April 2024
31 signatures so far
Introduce requirements to improve road safety - car colours and technology
Opened on Wednesday 10th April 2024
24 signatures so far
Allow exchange of Omani Driving License for GB License
Opened on Tuesday 9th April 2024
30 signatures so far
Ban parking time restrictions at motorway services
Opened on Thursday 28th March 2024
34 signatures so far
DVLA to not share details with parking firms unless the individual consents.
Opened on Wednesday 27th March 2024
39 signatures so far
Require drivers to take a hazard perception test every 10 years
Opened on Tuesday 26th March 2024
22 signatures so far
School Minibus Safety - Remove Section 19 Exemptions for Schools
Opened on Tuesday 26th March 2024
1,171 signatures so far
Restrict HGVs and agricultural vehicles on single carriageways to certain times
Opened on Monday 25th March 2024
14 signatures so far
Ban car meets in large car parks and introduce new requirements for landowners
Opened on Friday 22nd March 2024
71 signatures so far
Legalise buckle guards on school transport for children & young people with SEND
Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
27 signatures so far
Introduce requirements for training, insurance and clothing for cyclists
Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
48 signatures so far
Implement mandatory license suspension for mobile device usage whilst driving
Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
83 signatures so far
Change the theory test system to let learner drivers take the test at home
Opened on Thursday 14th March 2024
16 signatures so far
Exempt all delivery drivers from parking fines
Opened on Thursday 14th March 2024
23 signatures so far
Extend the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme to all public transport
Opened on Wednesday 13th March 2024
20 signatures so far
Fund training of more driving instructors and free driving lessons
Opened on Monday 11th March 2024
24 signatures so far
Increase threshold for extra tax on luxury cars to £50,000
Opened on Monday 11th March 2024
72 signatures so far
Drivers to retake theory test at 65 years old
Opened on Monday 11th March 2024
30 signatures so far
Free bus and train fares for students of all ages
Opened on Monday 11th March 2024
29 signatures so far
Introduce offences of Death by Careless/Dangerous Cycling
Opened on Friday 8th March 2024
218 signatures so far
Towing limits to be based on actual weight of vehicle and trailer instead of MAM
Opened on Thursday 7th March 2024
15 signatures so far
Allow blue badge holders to use personal electric vehicles on public land
Opened on Wednesday 6th March 2024
1,499 signatures so far
Rename death by dangerous driving as "motor manslaughter" and increase sentences
Opened on Wednesday 6th March 2024
755 signatures so far
Make it illegal for cyclists to use roads with speed limits of over 40mph
Opened on Tuesday 5th March 2024
34 signatures so far
Set a minimum MOT fee and increase the maximum fee for an MOT
Opened on Thursday 29th February 2024
251 signatures so far
Change rules so private hire vehicles can't refuse a short journey
Opened on Thursday 29th February 2024
17 signatures so far
Fund free rail travel for all track operatives, including agency staff
Opened on Monday 26th February 2024
30 signatures so far
Require train stations to install protection from people falling on tracks
Opened on Monday 26th February 2024
24 signatures so far
Require all taxi drivers to take the CPC course
Opened on Wednesday 21st February 2024
23 signatures so far
Provide funding for train companies to give train drivers a pay rise
Opened on Monday 19th February 2024
31 signatures so far
Cap all parking fines in train station carparks to the cost of a day’s parking
Opened on Friday 16th February 2024
21 signatures so far
Introduce a legal duty of care for road traffic collision victims at the scene
Opened on Thursday 15th February 2024
300 signatures so far
Make "Close Passes" by drivers a specific traffic offence
Opened on Tuesday 13th February 2024
126 signatures so far
Change the disabled badge holder symbol so it represents more disabilities
Opened on Monday 12th February 2024
38 signatures so far
Legalise bioptic driving
Opened on Friday 9th February 2024
18 signatures so far
Nationalise All Water, Gas, Electricity, Rail and Bus companies.
Opened on Thursday 8th February 2024
164 signatures so far
Ban train strikes
Opened on Thursday 8th February 2024
69 signatures so far
Create a state-owned car insurance provider
Opened on Tuesday 6th February 2024
151 signatures so far
Review rules relating to blue badges for children under three
Opened on Monday 5th February 2024
6,275 signatures so far
Introduce a progressive licensing system for young drivers under the age of 25
Opened on Friday 2nd February 2024
24,125 signatures so far
Bring back the Road Tax Disc
Opened on Thursday 1st February 2024
23 signatures so far
Enable cat. B drivers to drive D1 minibuses for home to school transport
Opened on Wednesday 31st January 2024
17 signatures so far
Automatically upgrade A2 motorcycle licence to A licence after 2 years
Opened on Wednesday 31st January 2024
214 signatures so far
Reduce the period penalty points are on a licence for driving without insurance
Opened on Tuesday 30th January 2024
9 signatures so far
Do not allow rail fares to be increased
Opened on Friday 26th January 2024
96 signatures so far
Increase threshold for car tax surcharge to cars with a list price of £45,000
Opened on Thursday 25th January 2024
76 signatures so far
Rebate scheme for pensioners buying electric cars
Opened on Thursday 25th January 2024
111 signatures so far
Increase crash test requirements for testing child car seats
Opened on Thursday 25th January 2024
51 signatures so far
Set 20mph residential speed limit and require drivers stop after hitting a cat
Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
34 signatures so far
Ban LED headlights from public roads
Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
1,256 signatures so far
Allow people who passed driving test in automatic car to drive manual cars
Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
22 signatures so far
Review the safety of electric buses
Opened on Tuesday 23rd January 2024
44 signatures so far
Increase fines for serious speeding offences with higher fines for high earners
Opened on Tuesday 23rd January 2024
21 signatures so far
Ban cyclists from using a handheld mobile phone/electronic device while cycling
Opened on Tuesday 23rd January 2024
98 signatures so far
Require bikes be fitted with suitable lights in full working order at all times
Opened on Tuesday 23rd January 2024
370 signatures so far
Stop car insurers considering age of driver when setting insurance policies
Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
71 signatures so far
Lifetime ban and increased sentences for driving offences while disqualified
Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
200 signatures so far
Make it so you only have to do one CBT in your life time
Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
27 signatures so far
Compulsory annual safety inspections on roads throughout England
Opened on Thursday 18th January 2024
55 signatures so far
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