The government has announced it is consulting on its road safety strategy. The link to the Dept of Transport webpage that highlights potential new changes is shown here: Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences – GOV.UK
This is the first government road safety strategy in over a decade and plans to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035. The consultation includes minimum learning period for learner drivers, eye tests for older drivers and lowering the alcohol limit for driving to help prevent causes of collisions.
The Road Safety strategy is posted below:
The aim is to help save thousands of lives and deliver on the government’s commitment to growth, safer communities and easing pressure on the NHS. I support the aspirations of this strategy, but it is important to look closely at details and ascertain if the scope includes all options to improve safety on our roads, for all users.
The consultation seeks views from all road users – so, just because you not have car does not mean you are excluded.
It is structured into 4 sections and seeks views on changes to the existing motoring offences and the potential introduction of other offences, including:
- drink and drug driving
- seat belt usage
- failure to stop and report
- driving unlicensed
- driving without a current MOT
- driving without motor insurance
- use of illegal number plates, including ‘ghost’ number plates
The following gives an indication of the depth of the consultation (I have posted just a few).
Drink and drive limit questions
I will be submitting my personal response, and the council will do so as well.
How to respond:
Introduction : Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences
Ken Hawkins 