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Open Consultation Published 16 Feb 2026 ↗ View on GOV.UK

Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences

Seeks views on changes to current motoring offences and the potential introduction of other offences.

Opened 7 Jan 2026
Closed 11 May 2026
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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 ‘ghost’ number plates