Road Safety Bill returns
Flexible fixed penalty notices, ensuring foreign drivers cannot escape censure and increasing compliance with existing laws top the Government’s priorities as the Road Safety Bill returns to Parliament.
Lost in the run up to the last election, the bill introduces graduated speeding penalties, gives the police new powers to tackle foreign drivers and increases the penalties for driving whilst using a mobile phone.
Pilot schemes include the use of alcohol ignition locks and the introduction of motorway picnic areas.
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling, said: “These measures will tackle bad and dangerous driving whilst making penalties fairer with graduated penalties for speeding.
“The UK has one of the best records in the world – the number of road casualties is at its lowest for nearly fifty years – but still more needs to be done and these plans will undoubtedly improve safety and further reduce deaths and injuries on our roads.”
