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.
This Bill would set rules for motorists when passing horses on the road, including the required speed and minimum distance when overtaking. It would also require equestrian safety to be included in driving theory tests and to be taught in driving education.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. The next stage is committee stage for detailed examination and potential amendments.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 16 January 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 15 September 2025.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.