According to the AA, individuals under the age of 21 who have recently passed their driving test should be prohibited from carrying passengers of a similar age for their initial six months of driving. The organization proposed more stringent regulations, specifying that offenders could lose their license for six penalties for not wearing a seatbelt during that time. The proposal would prevent approximately 934 serious injuries and save 58 lives annually throughout the United Kingdom, according to the motoring group.
Graduated driving licensing (GDL) should be introduced across the United Kingdom. Young drivers with a G license must display G plates on their vehicles, with noncompliance punishable by three points on their driving records. GDL, which has already been implemented in Northern Ireland, is a system that gradually introduces young drivers to the intricacies of driving.
According to the Department for Transport (DfT), 290 people died and 4,669 were critically injured in road accidents involving at least one 17-24-year-old driver last year, highlighting the requirement for GDL. Jack Cousens, Head of Road Policy for the AA, stated that countries with the initiative in operation have seen decreased injury and death rates for young drivers and their passengers by 20% to 40%.
Despite the AA’s urging for the government to implement GDL, a spokesperson for the DfT confirmed that although their safety strategy is currently under consideration, they are not considering the use of a graduated driving license. They plan to use alternative methods of limiting this lethal problem and safeguarding young drivers.
The AA has emphasized the significance of instituting GDL, pushing for a change in government policies. The initiative will aid young drivers in developing their capabilities while simultaneously increasing their awareness of safe driving practices and, as a result, reduce the number of accidents that occur
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