Road safety expert demands new driving licence restrictions for millions of 'inexperienced' drivers

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Labour has been urged to introduce tougher rules for learners and newly qualified drivers, warning that current plans do not go far enough to keep young people safe on the roads.West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has called on ministers to introduce a full Graduated Driver Licensing scheme, which would place extra requirements on drivers before and after they pass their test.Labour recently concluded consultations on changes to driving rules, including proposals for minimum learning periods before learners can take their practical test.However, Mr Foster said stronger action is needed to tackle the high number of crashes involving inexperienced drivers.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In a formal response to the consultation, the commissioner called for learner drivers to complete a compulsory six-month learning period before they are allowed to sit their driving test.

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