Closed consultation
Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences
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 鈥榞host鈥� number plates
Documents
Updates to this page
Published 7 January 2026
Last updated 16 February 2026
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BSL and Welsh translations published. Consultation closing date extended to 11.59pm on 11 May 2026.
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First published.