Petitions/Call 999 immediately, test for alcohol & drugs & tougher penalties post-accident
StatusClosed
Opened15 Aug 2025
Closes15 Feb 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Require drivers in all traffic accidents to call 999 immediately, not after 24 hours or via non-emergency lines. Require police to test for drugs and alcohol at the scene & tougher penalties for drink & drug driving.

Current law lets drivers involved in serious accidents wait up to 24 hours to report via non-emergency numbers, which may let them avoid immediate breathalyser or drug tests. We think this risks public safety and denies victims timely justice. We think requiring instant 999 calls and on-the-spot testing could help close these loopholes, ensure quicker police response, and hold drivers accountable, protecting everyone on the roads.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Josh Babarinde
1Josh Babarinde MP
Eastbourne
6
Sarah Jones
2Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
2
Rebecca Paul
3Rebecca Paul MP
Reigate
2
Barry Gardiner
4Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
Bobby Dean
5Bobby Dean MP
Carshalton and Wallington
1
Sir Lindsay Hoyle
6Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Chorley
1
Mary Kelly Foy
7Mary Kelly Foy MP
City of Durham
1
Lola McEvoy
8Lola McEvoy MP
Darlington
1
Mims Davies
9Mims Davies MP
East Grinstead and Uckfield
1
Danny Kruger
10Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1