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
Reduce delays for getting driving licence back after medical suspension
Opened on Tuesday 23rd April 2024
33 signatures so far
Create a separate section of Traffic Law for offences related to E-scooters
Opened on Tuesday 23rd April 2024
22 signatures so far
Extend the M50 from it's current eastern terminus (M5 J8) through to Norwich
Opened on Monday 22nd April 2024
8 signatures so far
Require elected representatives and public servants use zero emission travel
Opened on Monday 22nd April 2024
13 signatures so far
Require motorists be issued a reminder to pay a charge before they can be fined
Opened on Friday 19th April 2024
125 signatures so far
Mandate robust safety posts at bus stops to prevent fatal accidents
Opened on Friday 19th April 2024
29 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
24 signatures so far
Fully retain the HMRC Self Assessment helpline
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
34 signatures so far
Increase the speed limit on motorways to 80mph
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
27 signatures so far
Ban provisional driving licence holders from providing food delivery services
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
14 signatures so far
Change legal limit for driving with cannabis in your blood
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
26 signatures so far
Make direct debits for vehicle tax payable throughout the month
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
23 signatures so far
Do not introduce Vehicle Excise Duty for zero emission cars
Opened on Friday 12th April 2024
247 signatures so far
Create a direct high speed trainline from the Midlands to Kent
Opened on Friday 12th April 2024
11 signatures so far
Provide additional funding for more bike lanes
Opened on Wednesday 10th April 2024
27 signatures so far
Introduce requirements to improve road safety - car colours and technology
Opened on Wednesday 10th April 2024
23 signatures so far
Allow exchange of Omani Driving License for GB License
Opened on Tuesday 9th April 2024
20 signatures so far
Ban parking time restrictions at motorway services
Opened on Thursday 28th March 2024
32 signatures so far
DVLA to not share details with parking firms unless the individual consents.
Opened on Wednesday 27th March 2024
34 signatures so far
Require drivers to take a hazard perception test every 10 years
Opened on Tuesday 26th March 2024
19 signatures so far
School Minibus Safety - Remove Section 19 Exemptions for Schools
Opened on Tuesday 26th March 2024
823 signatures so far
Restrict HGVs and agricultural vehicles on single carriageways to certain times
Opened on Monday 25th March 2024
12 signatures so far
Ban car meets in large car parks and introduce new requirements for landowners
Opened on Friday 22nd March 2024
64 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
42 signatures so far
Implement mandatory license suspension for mobile device usage whilst driving
Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
82 signatures so far
Change the theory test system to let learner drivers take the test at home
Opened on Thursday 14th March 2024
14 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
19 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
55 signatures so far
Drivers to retake theory test at 65 years old
Opened on Monday 11th March 2024
23 signatures so far
Free bus and train fares for students of all ages
Opened on Monday 11th March 2024
23 signatures so far
Introduce offences of Death by Careless/Dangerous Cycling
Opened on Friday 8th March 2024
186 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
1,483 signatures so far
Rename death by dangerous driving as "motor manslaughter" and increase sentences
Opened on Wednesday 6th March 2024
741 signatures so far
Make it illegal for cyclists to use roads with speed limits of over 40mph
Opened on Tuesday 5th March 2024
26 signatures so far
Set a minimum MOT fee and increase the maximum fee for an MOT
Opened on Thursday 29th February 2024
220 signatures so far
Change rules so private hire vehicles can't refuse a short journey
Opened on Thursday 29th February 2024
16 signatures so far
Fund free rail travel for all track operatives, including agency staff
Opened on Monday 26th February 2024
29 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
22 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
297 signatures so far
Make "Close Passes" by drivers a specific traffic offence
Opened on Tuesday 13th February 2024
122 signatures so far
Change the disabled badge holder symbol so it represents more disabilities
Opened on Monday 12th February 2024
37 signatures so far
Legalise bioptic driving
Opened on Friday 9th February 2024
16 signatures so far
Nationalise All Water, Gas, Electricity, Rail and Bus companies.
Opened on Thursday 8th February 2024
125 signatures so far
Ban train strikes
Opened on Thursday 8th February 2024
56 signatures so far
Create a state-owned car insurance provider
Opened on Tuesday 6th February 2024
87 signatures so far
Review rules relating to blue badges for children under three
Opened on Monday 5th February 2024
5,464 signatures so far
Introduce a progressive licensing system for young drivers under the age of 25
Opened on Friday 2nd February 2024
22,510 signatures so far
Bring back the Road Tax Disc
Opened on Thursday 1st February 2024
22 signatures so far
Enable cat. B drivers to drive D1 minibuses for home to school transport
Opened on Wednesday 31st January 2024
15 signatures so far
Automatically upgrade A2 motorcycle licence to A licence after 2 years
Opened on Wednesday 31st January 2024
180 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
85 signatures so far
Increase threshold for car tax surcharge to cars with a list price of £45,000
Opened on Thursday 25th January 2024
72 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
36 signatures so far
Set 20mph residential speed limit and require drivers stop after hitting a cat
Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
32 signatures so far
Ban LED headlights from public roads
Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
1,216 signatures so far
Allow people who passed driving test in automatic car to drive manual cars
Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
20 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
20 signatures so far
Ban cyclists from using a handheld mobile phone/electronic device while cycling
Opened on Tuesday 23rd January 2024
86 signatures so far
Require bikes be fitted with suitable lights in full working order at all times
Opened on Tuesday 23rd January 2024
359 signatures so far
Stop car insurers considering age of driver when setting insurance policies
Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
39 signatures so far
Lifetime ban and increased sentences for driving offences while disqualified
Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
189 signatures so far
Make it so you only have to do one CBT in your life time
Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
25 signatures so far
Compulsory annual safety inspections on roads throughout England
Opened on Thursday 18th January 2024
53 signatures so far
Increase the maximum assisted speed for e-bikes from 15.5 mph to 20 mph
Opened on Wednesday 17th January 2024
727 signatures so far
Extend the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme to cover local trains
Opened on Wednesday 17th January 2024
239 signatures so far
Review the brightness of car headlights for safety
Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
13,618 signatures so far
Require all drivers to undertake periodic training
Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
42 signatures so far
Require driving licence suspensions after collisions until investigation is over
Opened on Wednesday 10th January 2024
100 signatures so far
Require automatic refunds for rail journeys that are more than 15 minutes late
Opened on Wednesday 3rd January 2024
35 signatures so far
Require local authorities to allow non-emergency ambulances to use bus lanes
Opened on Wednesday 3rd January 2024
31 signatures so far
Change the design of traffic lights to reflect shapes of road traffic signs
Opened on Tuesday 2nd January 2024
20 signatures so far
Require communications from Private Parking companies to be traceable/trackable
Opened on Friday 22nd December 2023
263 signatures so far
Ban private jets
Opened on Friday 22nd December 2023
103 signatures so far
Negotiate UK-wide recognition of older person's bus passes
Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
14,677 signatures so far
Require greater priority for pedestrians at pedestrian-operated traffic lights
Opened on Tuesday 19th December 2023
1,346 signatures so far
Ensure level boarding between train and platform for new platforms/trains
Opened on Monday 18th December 2023
30 signatures so far
Increase sentences for drink driving offences
Opened on Monday 18th December 2023
347 signatures so far
Lifetime driving ban for convicted Drunk or Drug drivers.
Opened on Friday 15th December 2023
378 signatures so far
Make disabled persons' bus passes valid before 9:30am and after 11:00pm.
Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
210 signatures so far
Raise Motorway Speed Limits to 100mph and Dual Carriageways to 80mph
Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
5,635 signatures so far
Ban local authorities imposing 20mph speed limits on major roads
Opened on Friday 8th December 2023
3,372 signatures so far
Revoke powers to charge CAZ, LEZ, and ULEZ, and require refund of past charges
Opened on Wednesday 6th December 2023
1,880 signatures so far
Urgent reforms for fair practical driving test allocations
Opened on Friday 1st December 2023
34 signatures so far
Require local authorities in England to permit delivery drivers to use bus lanes
Opened on Thursday 30th November 2023
47 signatures so far
Require increased and more secure provision of HGV parking at motorway services
Opened on Thursday 30th November 2023
122 signatures so far
Put an engine size cap for all new drivers for 3 years
Opened on Wednesday 29th November 2023
25 signatures so far
DVLA to amend rules on registration of historic cars with certain modifications
Opened on Tuesday 28th November 2023
52 signatures so far
Make it illegal to use a parent parking space without a child
Opened on Monday 27th November 2023
35 signatures so far
Do not double charge road tax for vehicles put on & taken off SORN in same month
Opened on Thursday 23rd November 2023
21 signatures so far
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