Labour to launch new driving laws for road offences as motorists given hours to deliver verdict

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Motorists across England and Wales have just hours left to have their say on major changes to driving laws proposed by the Government.The Department for Transport's consultation on motoring penalties closes today (May 11) at midnight, marking the end of a four-month review into some of the country's most serious road offences.The Road Safety Strategy, which is the first major review of traffic laws in more than a decade, aim to improve travel conditions and ensure punishments properly reflect dangerous driving behaviour.The consultation included proposals on drink and drug-driving, seatbelt offences, uninsured drivers, fake number plates, and travelling in unsafe vehicles.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Drink and drug-driving One of the biggest changes under consideration is lowering the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to match Scotland's stricter rules.

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Scotland currently allows 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, compared with 80mg in England and Wales.

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