A Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 to provide that dangerous and careless, or inconsiderate, driving offences may be committed in places other than roads and other public places; and for connected purposes.
The Driving Offences (Amendment) Bill would extend the offences of dangerous, careless or inconsiderate driving so they can be committed in places beyond roads and public spaces. In other words, driving that endangers others could be illegal even if it happens away from traditional streets. The aim is to boost road safety by broadening where offences can be charged under the Road Traffic Act 1988.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. After this, it would move on to the committee stage for detailed scrutiny and amendments.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
