Thousands of Australians are calling for the state government to offer refunds or rebates on car registration and compulsory insurance as more people stay at home during coronavirus lockdowns.

More than 3,500 people nationwide have signed the petition - led by One Big Switch - calling for the government to slash costs as cars sit idle.

“People are telling us they need every single dollar they can get at the moment,” One Big Switch’s Joel Gibson told 7NEWS.

While Western Australia has already frozen car registration, more than 35 per cent of those who have pledged their support to the campaign are New South Wales residents.

Annual rego renewal in the state is at least $280 and CTP insurance starts at just under $500.

“It could be a full rebate, it could be a partial rebate it could be a credit against next years rego and insurance,” Gibson said.

File image of a man jogging through the usually busy Darling Harbour area in the CBD in Sydney. Credit: DEAN LEWINS / AAPIMAGE

State Treasurer Dominic Perrottet told 7NEWS while the government will consider further options to help residents, it has already spent more than $10 billion in businesses and jobs during the pandemic.

“We completely understand that, but we think there’s a missing piece in the puzzle now and the next thing they need to address is government bills,” Gibson said.

To sign in support, visit One Big Switch.

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