Government set to make major changes to road laws in the UK

It says that the new road safety strategy can build a safer future for all UK road users

It said that it plans to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads.

According to the government, thousands of lives will be saved through the strategy as it will also deliver on the government’s commitment to growth, safer communities and easing pressure on the NHS.

The first road safety strategy in more than a decade will tackle drink driving, improve training for young drivers and introduce mandatory eye tests for older motorists.

The strategy which was launched Wednesday, January 7, sets out an ambitious plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035, with an even more stretching target of 70% for children under 16.

On Britain’s roads, approximately four people die every day and thousands more get seriously injured each year.

However, these tragedies can be prevented through targeted action on speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seat belts and mobile phone use.

The government said that it will consult on lowering the drink drive limit in England and Wales, which has remained unchanged since 1967 and is currently the highest in Europe.

New measures will also target the growing problem of illegal number plates, including ‘ghost’ plates designed to fool camera systems, while also cracking down on uninsured drivers and vehicles without a valid MOT.