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Vehicle Registration Offences (Penalty Points)
21 October 2020
Lead MP
Andrew Griffith
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Crime & Law EnforcementTransport
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Andrew Griffith raised concerns about vehicle registration offences (penalty points) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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