A Bill to make provision about the required speed and distance for passing horses in a moving vehicle; to provide for the inclusion of equestrian safety in driving theory tests; to make provision about the teaching of equestrian safety in driving education; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Mr Lee DillonLiberal Democrat
5 May 2026
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This Bill would set rules for how fast and how closely a vehicle can pass a horse on the road. It would also require equestrian safety to be included in driving theory tests and taught in driving education. The aim is to improve safety for riders and horses on public roads.
The Bill has completed its first reading and is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons (first reading held on 15 September 2025).
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15 Sept 2025
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
