A Bill to provide that an unlicensed driver who has never held a valid driving licence and who causes the death of another person by driving commits the offence of careless driving under section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988; and for connected purposes.
This Bill would make it clear that if someone who has never held a valid driving licence causes the death of another person while driving, they would be charged with the offence of careless driving under section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. It creates a specific offence for unlicensed drivers in fatal crashes to improve accountability and ensure charging is consistent with other drivers.
The Bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet moved to committee stage; it would need to pass both Houses and receive Royal Assent to become law.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on a date to be confirmed.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 4 February 2025 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.