§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to introduce the possibility of requiring people to re-take driving tests as a way of improving driving standards. [98599]
§ Mr. HillThe Government do not consider that the regular retesting of all drivers would deliver significant road safety benefits. In the case of drivers who are found guilty of driving offences, courts already have powers to require those drivers who offend to undergo a retest, which for serious offences involves an extended length test. The Road Safety Strategy will address the adequacy of these powers.