To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to promote the use of black box technology to encourage safer driving among under 18s.
Answered on
16 October 2017
In 2017, the Department commissioned a major research study which will consider the effectiveness of several measures, including telematics, in improving young drivers’ safety. The Department will make decisions about any potential steps to promote black box technology in light of that research.
The Department has not received any recent representations on raising the driving age to 18.
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