Rutland Road Safety Partnership Welcomes New Road Safety Strategy
But, they say extra steps to protect young drivers could be good
Rutland’s Road Safety Partnership has welcomed the government’s new plan to cut deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads, but says more could be done for drivers.
The first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade aims to reduce serious crashes by sixty-five percent by twenty thirty-five.
Key proposals include a lower drink-drive limit, tougher penalties for repeat offenders, and regular eyesight tests for older motorists.
There are also plans to introduce a minimum learning period for new drivers to help them gain more experience.
Jonathan Clarkson from Rutland’s Road Safety Partnership says evidence shows these changes could save lives, but he wants graduated licences for new drivers added to the strategy.
He told us: “After years of stalled progress on road safety, we’re hopeful this new approach will make a real difference."
"The minimum learning period will help learners face a wider range of conditions, including driving at night."
“The current drink-drive limit is the highest in Europe and lowering it would remove confusion over how much people can safely drink before driving. With more older drivers on the roads, regular eyesight checks are also important for safety."
“Graduated licences for new drivers, as seen in Australia, could make roads even safer in Rutland.”
The strategy also promises new technology, stricter rules for uninsured drivers, and a National Work-Related Road Safety Charter for employers.