House of Commons · General Debate
07 May 2024 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Kim Leadbeater Lab Spen Valley
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Kim Leadbeater raised concerns about motor vehicles (driving licences) (new drivers) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Opened the debate
Road safety has been a top priority since being elected in 2021, particularly focusing on speeding, reckless driving, and increasing fatalities. Inspired by tragic incidents involving young inexperienced drivers, Kim introduced the Bill to introduce graduated licences for new drivers during their first six months post-test to reduce road accidents.
The proposed Bill aims to restrict newly qualified drivers for the initial six months after passing their driving test, based on substantial evidence that drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in a collision during this period. This includes restrictions such as zero alcohol consumption, limited night-time driving, and passenger numbers. Additionally, it calls for including rural roads, motorways or dual carriageways in the test and gaining experience under various conditions.