Local people get to have a greater say in road safety priorities.
The new Strategic Framework for Road Safety set out by the government, plans for better enforcement and education to cut the number of road deaths.
Careless driving will be made a fixed penalty offence to allow the police more effectively to tackle reckless driving that puts other road users in danger, while disqualified drivers face having to take a new test before regaining their licence.
There will also be more educational courses that can be offered in place of a fixed penalty and points in appropriate cases, as well as a new post-test qualification for novice drivers.
The Three Shires Driving Centre near Wellingborough offers comprehensive instruction for all levels of driver from total beginner to anyone wishing to improve their driving knowledge.
The framework sets out the roles and responsibilities of local authorities, road safety professionals and other stakeholders in improving road safety and the increased freedom that is being given to local authorities in assessing and acting on their own priorities.
