Submitted on Sunday 1st March 2026
Rejected on Wednesday 1st April 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
3 Points for drivers staying in the overtaking lanes when lanes left are clear
Drivers in the middle and right lane are consistently blocking the motorway, which is an offence under "careless driving" laws introduced in 2013. Not only is it careless driving but it is also obstructing traffic and contributes to significant traffic on already busy roads.
There needs to be a reason for people to move over, as most people feel like its “safe” to stay in the middle lane as they have never been taught otherwise.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Unnecessarily staying in an overtaking lane can be a careless or inconsiderate driving offence: www.cps.gov.uk/types-crime/driving-offences
Penalty points for careless driving range from 3 - 11 points: www.cps.gov.uk/types-crime/driving-offences
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