Personal injury advice from
Thompsons Solicitors
Young and inexperienced drivers to face curfew
6th April 2006
A report, which has been carried out by the Transport Research Laboratory says that we can reduce the amount of fatal road accidents in the UK by imposing a curfew on new drivers to restrict motoring at night and not allowing newly qualified drivers to carry any passengers who are under 21 years old.
The study, which was sponsored by the Department for Transport, has stated that accident rates involving drivers in their teens can be twice as high if they have passengers in the car with them. It has also raised the question of whether the current driving test is sufficient to decide whether a person has sufficient skills to drive unaccompanied.
Deaths on the Roads
In 2000, 120 drivers under the age of 20 were killed in road accidents in the UK. By 2004, this figure had risen to 151.
The government, together with other charities and organisations such as Brake are now hoping to introduce new procedures to reduce these figures as much as possible.
Another suggestion made was to improve driver training and testing as well as introducing different tests for different driving conditions such as driving at night or driving on the motorway.
Compensation for Injuries
If you have been injured in a road accident which was not your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. You may also be able to make a personal injury claim if one of your relatives has died as a result of a car accident.
For further information or advice, contact The Legal Line now on 0800 032 8511 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.
Contact us
Testimonials
"It wasn't realistic for me to work any more and the loss of my income placed an additional strain on us."
Jane Evans
Mother of Rebecca
Personal Injury News
