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House of Commons · General Debate

Vehicle Registration Offences (Penalty Points)

21 October 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Andrew Griffith Con Arundel and South Downs

Policing & ResourcesCrime & Law EnforcementTransport

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At a glance

Andrew Griffith raised concerns about vehicle registration offences (penalty points) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves a Bill to make vehicle registration offences attract driving record penalty points
  • Emphasises the Bill aims to improve road safety by increasing penalties for non-compliant number plates
  • Cites examples of dangerous roads in Sussex and mentions an increase in police numbers under Operation Downsway

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Andrew Griffith Con Arundel and South Downs

Moves a Bill to make vehicle registration offences attract driving record penalty points. Emphasises that the Bill is not about targeting motorcyclists but improving road safety by increasing penalties for non-compliant number plates, thereby deterring antisocial behaviour on roads in rural areas. Cites examples of dangerous roads in Sussex and mentions an increase in police numbers under Operation Downsway. Argues that penalty points are a more effective deterrent than fines alone.

Other contributors (1)
  • Andrew Griffith Con Arundel and South Downs

    Moves the Bill to improve road safety by linking non-compliant number plates with penalty points, citing examples of dangerous roads in Sussex such as A285 between Petworth and Chichester. Mentions concerns from other constituencies about similar issues on different roads like A32, A272 in Meon Valley, and A27 at Sherfield English. Reports that five people are killed daily and another 68 receive life-changing injuries on UK roads.

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