Millions of drivers face TWO huge rule changes to 'combat danger'

Millions of drivers face TWO huge rule changes to 'combat danger'. Motorists and road users in Birmingham and beyond could be affected following fresh proposed legislation to combat dangerous driving thanks to new AA proposals.

Drivers under 21 in the UK, so born either in 2003 or after, would be hit by fresh restrictions in the form of a graduated driving licence - which would prevent drivers carrying passengers of a similar age for six months after passing their test.

It would see young drivers hitwith six points if they are not wearing a seatbelt, and therefore lose their licence. The AA says the changes could save at least 58 lives and nearly 1,000 injuries on the road. The AA's chief executive, Jakob Pfaudler, said in a statement over the overhaul: "Not only is this a tragic waste of life, but it contributes to the burden of high insurance premiums for young drivers.

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"These premiums should fall when there is evidence of a reduction of young drivers and passengers killed and seriously injured. Graduated driver licensing has been proven in other countries to significantly reduce road deaths and serious injuries.

"We are calling on the transport secretary to make simple, pragmatic changes to the licensing process so young people are better protected in their first few months of independent driving." Under the plan, drivers would not be allowed to carry passengers under 25 years-old in the first year or six months after passing their test.

A DfT spokesperson said: “Every death or serious injury on our roads is a tragedy, and we continue to work tirelessly to improve road safety for all users. Our broad approach to improving safety for new and novice drivers is through new technology and improving education, while reinforcing vital road safety messages through our THINK! campaign.”