Open consultation

Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 7 January 2026

Summary

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

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 31 March 2026

Consultation description

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 penalities for motoring offences

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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

Published 7 January 2026