House of Commons · General Debate
24 February 2021 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Holly Lynch Lab Halifax
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Holly Lynch raised concerns about high performance vehicle renting (regulation) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Opened the debate
Ms Lynch moved a Bill to regulate the renting of high-performance road vehicles, citing concerns over reckless driving and community safety. She highlighted that rental companies often do not ensure drivers are properly insured or trained, leading to dangerous driving incidents. The proposal includes fitting black boxes in cars with more than 300 horsepower and ensuring all drivers hiring such vehicles have proper insurance for the entire rental period.
Ms Lynch emphasised that some companies renting out high-performance vehicles operate irresponsibly, leading to serious risks on public highways. She proposed the installation of black boxes in such cars and ensuring all drivers hiring them have proper insurance, aiming to reduce reckless driving and improve community safety.