PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Save Britain’s Classic Cars – Protect the 40-Year Historic Vehicle Rule!

Protect the 40-year historic vehicle exemption and ensure no changes reduce or remove this status. Keep the right to register, own and use historic vehicles as part of Britain’s cultural, technical, and economic heritage.

Last fetched 19 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

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

Debate threshold (100,000) · 10/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Oct – Nov 2025

27 NOV 2025
Petition rejected
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We think your petition is covered by Government or Parliament action already. The Government hasn't announced it will be introducing vehicle tax for classic vehicles. Including in the Chancellor's budget statement which you can read the statement here: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025-11-26/debates/0FD15A2E-84B6-49F0-939A-24B7AABFB798/FinancialStatementAndBudgetReport Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray MP responded to a Written Question on this matter in February 2025: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-02-04/28704 We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.
25 OCT 2025
Petition created

Background

Classic cars are part of Britain’s living history and support thousands of skilled jobs in restoration, engineering, and small business. They are driven sparingly, have minimal environmental impact, and preserve vital heritage skills. Changing the 40-year rule would harm culture, jobs, and craftsmanship.