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Lower driving age minimum from 17 to 15

Lower the driving age

Last fetched 18 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

15

signatures

Government response threshold (10,000) · 15/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 15/100,000

Petition progress1 event · Apr 2026

10 APR 2026
Petition opened for signatures
Created by Lewis Hill

Background

Because it would be easier for some kids to drive rather than get public transport more safer

At a glance

Stateopen

Opened10 Apr 2026

Departments

Department for Transport

Source

Open on petition.parliament.uk

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Sign in to track

21

signatures

Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000

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