Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences
Open consultation
Summary
Seeks views on changes to current motoring offences and the potential introduction of other offences.
This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 11 May 2026
Consultation description
This consultation is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
This is a consultation that seeks views from all road users.
It is structured into 4 sections and seeks views on changes to the existing motoring offences and the potential introduction of other offences, including:
- drink and drug driving
- seat belt usage
- failure to stop and report
- driving unlicensed
- driving without a current MOT
- driving without motor insurance
- use of illegal number plates, including ‘ghost’ number plates
Documents
Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences
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Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences: BSL version
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Ways to respond
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Email to:
Write to:
Motoring Offences CfE
3rd Floor, Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London, SW1P 4DR
From: Department for Transport