New driver curbs urged

Published date15 April 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
The AA said motorists should be prevented from carrying passengers of a similar age for at least six months after passing their test

It also called for new drivers to be required to keep a record showing they have driven on all types of roads.

These limitations would form part of graduated driving licences, which place restrictions on drivers for a set period after they pass their test.

They are used in several countries including the US, Canada, Australia and Sweden.

The Department for Transport (DFT) announced in July 2019 it was considering introducing the licences in England. But the assessment was halted in autumn 2020, partly due to the potential impact on young people's employment.

AA president Edmund King said: "One of the major issues that needs to be addressed...

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