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Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers)
07 May 2024
Lead MP
Kim Leadbeater
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Transport
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
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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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
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.
Kim Leadbeater
Lab
Spen Valley
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.
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