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
23 February 2026
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This Bill would set clear rules about how vehicles must pass horse riders on the road, including a defined safe distance and speed. It would also require equestrian safety to be included in driving theory tests and taught in driving education. In short, it aims to improve road safety for horse riders by changing driving training and driving test content.
The Bill is at its 2nd reading in the House of Commons (scheduled for 24 April 2026). After the 2nd reading, it would typically move to the committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 24 April 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.
