The Government’s stance and action to road safety issues has been slammed by the carry select Committee.
In its most current report, Chair of the Committee, Louise Ellman, criticised the government for not doing enough to improve road safety and that the department for carry (DFfT) had “wasted an opportunity to demonstrate focus and leadership on road safety”.
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She said: “Generalised talk about everyone playing their part to bring road casualties down must not be allowed to hide central government’s responsibilities to keep local authorities, the police, other agencies and the public fully focused on delivering significant and sustained improvements in road safety.
The report also questioned the Government’s action to the growing numbers of casualties amongst young drivers: “I am particularly disappointed that the government hasn’t accepted the committee’s recommendation to initiate an independent review of motorist training.”.