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Government Investigates Graduated Licence Scheme

11th February 2018 by Mark Lanario

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Government Investigates Graduated Licence Scheme

Just when you thought that it was safe, after the new Driving Test was introduced, the Government has decided to look into some more wide and far reaching changes that could affect young drivers in the UK.

The recent changes to the Driving Test shrink into insignificance, if the proposed changes are implemented to the fullest extent.

What are we talking about?

A Graduated Licence Scheme, that affects young drivers, AFTER they pass their Driving Test.

It’s a staged Driving licencing system, which gradually lifts restrictions, as skills and knowledge develop.

This type of licensing system operates in Australia.

In other countries, restrictions include, driving at night, speeds, carrying passenger under a certain age and a ban on night driving.

Is it a good idea?

It works in other countries, so no reason why not!

Will it ever be implemented in the UK?

We cant see it, as the British, don’t like restrictions and the whole thing is very politically sensitive.

One vote gained, two lost, that kind of thing.

https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/02/08/pm-willing-to-look-at-graduated-driver-licensing

 

Question is, what do you think of the idea; comments welcome

 

 

 

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Re Testing The Over 70S: Bridge Too Far?

7th September 2017 by Mark Lanario

 

 

 

 

Once we have passed a Driving Test and gained a Driving Licence, it’s for life, right?

It’s certainly how we feel and all of us would get somewhat hot under the collar if the “system” attempts to makes changes that could take it from us!!

Under the present system, those of us over 70 are required to self -certify fitness the drive every 3 years to retain their driving licences.

The DFT has stated that older drivers are no more unsafe than anyone else on the road, however every now and again, the issue of re testing the over 70s raises its ugly head.

Much of this comes from the fact that older drivers are an easy stereotypical target/group. You know “the old man crashed his car”. You don’t hear, the 30-42 year old crashed his car, age is not usually mentioned.

Although stereotypically an easy group to target, politically very difficult as we have a growing retired population then tend to turn up to vote!

Surely rather than targeting age groups, the authorities should penalise those that do represent an increased risk, and retest them regardless of age.

Perhaps those that accumulate 6 points over 2 years?

Oh, now that will put the cat among the pigeons!!

 

Have a read and see what you think; enjoy.

 

http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-west-lancs/campaign-elderly-drivers-re-tested-12902720

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Driving, driving licence, driving test

Drug Driving: Hay fever Tablets!!

4th July 2017 by Mark Lanario

Here is an interesting article on drug driving that we spotted.

Since March 15 UK Police have been able to use an on the spot saliva test to detect illegal drugs in the bodily systems of motorists. If a positive test is taken, the motorist can be hauled off to the Police Station and a blood or urine sample taken to confirm the presence of the illegal substance.

However in the article, the question surrounding impairment by legal drugs is raised. So if a motorist is found to be impaired by the presence of say a legal anti Hayfever course of tablets………..the consequences could be the same. As we know, advice on the packaging of such preparations often says ” do not drive or operate heavy machinery” etc.

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-4617856/Hay-fever-sufferers-exceed-drug-drive-limits.html

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Dangerous Driving: Driver Escapes Jail

1st July 2017 by Mark Lanario

Dangerous Driving is a Statutory Offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988.

A person is to be regarded as driving dangerously for the purposes of sections 1 and 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 if:

  • the way he/she drives falls far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver, and it would be obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving in that way would be dangerous; or
  • if it would be obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving the vehicle in its current state (for the purpose of the determination of which regard may be had to anything attached to or carried on or in it, and to the manner in which it is attached or carried) would be dangerous.

Check out this article, where tells the story of a female driver that drives along the offside carriageway hard shoulder at high speed, during an overtaking manoeuvre. The dash cam of another vehicle gives all of the detail needed.

The driver had recently passed her driving test and was on probation.

The Judge said that it was the worst driving that he had ever seen, sentencing her to 4 months in jail, suspended for 2 years.

Check out the video!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-40360058

 

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