​New Drivers Could Be Banned From The Roads At Night

New drivers may no longer be allowed to use the roads any any time they like, as they could soon find themselves subject to a new ban from driving at night.

The plan would be introduced as a means of helping cut the disproportionately high number of deaths among drivers on UK roads, and might see new road users banned from driving after dark for up to two years.

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According to the Times, drivers who fall into the 17-24 age bracket account for about seven percent of license holders, but are involved in more than a quarter of crashes leading to death or serious injury.

The move is a response to a question posed by Jenny Chapman, Labour MP for Darlington, in the House of Commons during the Prime Minister's Questions.

Tweeting the question that asked, Chapman explained that one in four drivers are involved in an accident within their first two years of driving.

She also said that the son of one of her constituents was killed by a learner driver, asking if Theresa May would consider introducing a 'Graduated Licensing System' in the UK.

May said: "There are too many people who suffer a loss and tragedy at the hands of learner drivers and we will look at that."

The probationary licenses would incur restrictions on 17-24 year old drivers in order to gain more experience of the road before having full access to it.

According to the Sun, a second test could be required after two years, which drivers would have to pass to gain unrestricted access to the roads.

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The proposed scheme would be similar to measure currently in place in Australia, New Zealand and the US, where young drivers aren't able to drive in the dark. They also aren't allowed to carry passengers under 25 without supervision.

The ban had been suggested before, but was rejected over concerns that it would be unfair to those that needed to drive at night for work and learner drivers.

However, May reportedly confirmed that the plans will be revisited, after it was raised again by Chapman.

If the ban does come into place, at least you wouldn't be roped into picking up from giving lifts back from town to your mates at all hours of the morning - there's one silver lining.

Topics: UK News, News, theresa may, Cars

Jess Hardiman

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