This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Reduce parking fines / toll bridge fines for people with ADHD.
ADHD is a hidden disability. We don’t need a blue badge for physical access, but a cap on fines would be supportive. We are less likely to notice parking / toll signage, whilst more likely to forget to pay - resulting in rising fees / court action. Many have paid ££££s in this ‘ADHD Tax’
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ADHD is a real disability affecting Working Memory / Executive Function (planning / organising). People affected typically acquire charges as they miss the signs and information, then typically forget to respond to PCNs / filling in the forms etc. The process is usually cumbersome making prompt action even less likely. It seems that people with ADHD are being taxed for having the condition, and feels unfair. This is not about avoiding payment, just a little understanding and leeway.
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for parking and toll operators, and not the UK Government or Parliament.
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