Open consultation

Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences

From:
Department for Transport
Published
7 January 2026
Last updated
16 February 2026 — See all updates

Summary

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

This consultation closes at

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 ‘ghost’ number plates

Documents

Proposed changes to penalitiespenalties for motoring offences

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Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences: BSL version

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Ways to respond

Respond online

or

Complete a response form and either

Email to:

moconsultation@dft.gov.uk

Write to:

Motoring Offences CfE
3rd Floor, Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London, SW1P 4DR

Updates to this page

Published 7 January 2026
Last updated 16 February 2026 href="#full-history">+ show all updates

  1. BSL and Welsh translations published. Consultation closing date extended to 11.59pm on 11 May 2026.

  2. First published.

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