Submitted on Friday 24th January 2025
Rejected on Thursday 13th March 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Lower the legal driving age to 16 and a half years old for a Provisional License
Introducing driving at the age of 16 and a half years old under strict supervision encourages safe driving and it gives more time to practice. Driving at a younger age in the UK would boost accessibility and opportunities, aligning with practices in the United States where driving young is common.
Driving is a critical life skill that facilitates independence and a sense of accountability.
This is the foundation for greater maturity.
Slightly reducing the minimum driving age with a provisional could ease the journey of teenagers into adulthood, offering them a head start on mastering this vital responsibility.
Earlier exposure allows young drivers to gain experience gradually, ensuring they are more capable and confident behind the wheel as they take on broader life challenges.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:
Change the legal driving age to 16
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702531
Change the legal driving age to 15
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700172
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