This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Increase the penalty for using a mobile phone behind the wheel to include a ban
I commute to work by cycle, as it is better for the environment, keeps me fit and helps to cut congestion. I also cycle between 60-100 miles each Sunday for enjoyment. However, I have had numerous near misses by motorists using their mobile phones whilst driving.
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I wear a camera. I have submitted footage to Lancashire Police only to be told it isn't in the public interest to prosecute, as the Police are far too busy. This is even when I have supplied HD footage showing mobile phone use whilst driving.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. The courts can already impose a driving or riding ban for driving or riding while using a hand-held telephone, so we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. You can find out more about the penalties available here:
https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You might like to sign this petition, which calls for a minimum 6 month driving ban for mobile phone use whilst driving:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/240006
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.