This bill makes it a crime of careless driving if an unlicensed driver kills someone. It closes a legal gap where drivers without valid licences can currently avoid serious charges.
A Bill to provide that an unlicensed driver who has never held a valid driving licence and who causes the death of another person by driving commits the offence of careless driving under section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Will Stone
Introduced: 2025-02-04