Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill

What the bill does

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.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill

What stage is the Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill at?

The Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill?

The Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill was sponsored by Will Stone.

When was the Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 4 February 2025, at first reading.

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