Kim Leadbeater MP Advocates for Graduated Driving Licensing in Parliament

Kim Leadbeater MP successfully introduced her ‘Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers) Bill’ in Parliament under the Ten Minute Rule on Wednesday (May 7, 2024). The bill, which aims to reduce young driver collisions on UK roads, was unopposed and will be presented in full for further debate and analysis in the House of Commons on May 17, 2024.

The news has been met with delight by bereaved families and road safety campaigners alike. These groups have long advocated for Graduated Driving Licensing as a means to reduce road crashes among young drivers and passengers, and this step forward signifies a major milestone in their efforts to better protect this vulnerable road user group.

The wide support for this bill is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of those who have been pushing for change, and it brings hope that more robust safety measures will soon be in place.

Nick Simmons, CEO of RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, said: “We want to express our sincere gratitude to Kim Leadbeater for her leadership and to all the families who have campaigned for Graduated Driving Licensing for so many years. Their dedication and resilience are truly inspiring.

“This bill represents a critical opportunity to address the dangers young and inexperienced drivers face and to make our roads safer for everyone. We really hope to see this legislation progress and are hopeful it will lead to meaningful change in reducing road deaths and injuries.”

Updated on: 9 May 2024