A Bill to require drivers to undertake an eye test when renewing a driving licence; to make provision to reduce the permitted blood alcohol level for drivers from 80 mg per 100 ml of blood to 50 mg; to make the turning back of a vehicle mileometer except in specified circumstances a criminal offence; to promote safe walking, cycling and use of public transport by children to and from school; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
The Road Safety (No. 3) Bill would require drivers to pass an eye test when renewing their licence, lower the legal alcohol limit for drivers from 80 mg to 50 mg per 100 ml of blood, and criminalise rolling back a vehicle's odometer except in specified circumstances. It also includes measures aimed at keeping children safe on the way to and from school by encouraging walking, cycling and use of public transport. The bill covers other connected road-safety provisions across education, transport and crime.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to Committee Stage and later readings before passing to the House of Lords for consideration.
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