ROAD SAFETY AND YOUNG DRIVERS

Early day motion 2181, tabled 23 October 2007 by John Smith (Labour). Signed by 23 members.

That this House expresses its deep concern at the alarming number of people killed or seriously injured on roads in the UK as a result of a crash involving young drivers, particularly drink-drivers; notes that many casualties are due to irresponsible driving; calls on the Government to undertake a thorough review of the current legislation affecting young drivers; and urges it to consider providing compulsory road safety education to young people.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 3.