Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 16005

Driving Licences: Young People

Tabled: 25 November 2024
Answered: 28 November 2024

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing Graduated Driving Licences for young people.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
Whilst we are not considering Graduated Driving Licences, we absolutely recognise that young people are disproportionately victims of tragic incidents on our roads, and we are considering other measures to tackle this problem and protect young drivers.