Petitions/Ban HGV overtaking on motorways to help improve safety and traffic flow
StatusOngoing
Opened12 Feb 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

The Government should introduce a ban on heavy goods vehicles overtaking on motorways, with exceptions only for passing stationary or broken-down vehicles. This should be supported by clear signage, effective enforcement, penalties, and alignment with road safety practices in parts of Europe.

10,000
100,000

Constituency engagement ranking

Matt Turmaine
1Matt Turmaine MP
Watford
4
Yuan Yang
2Yuan Yang MP
Earley and Woodley
3
Olly Glover
3Olly Glover MP
Didcot and Wantage
2
Mike Reader
4Mike Reader MP
Northampton South
2
Terry Jermy
5Terry Jermy MP
South West Norfolk
2
Liam Conlon
6Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Liam Byrne
7Liam Byrne MP
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
1
Phil Brickell
8Phil Brickell MP
Bolton West
1
Richard Tice
9Richard Tice MP
Boston and Skegness
1
Darren Jones
10Darren Jones MP
Bristol North West
1