Slow and steady wins the race
Petition for Graduated Driving Licence gathers momentum
A petition advocating for the implementation of graduated driver licensing (GDL) is nearing 100,000 signatures.
The petition was launched by Crystal Owen, whose 17-year-old son, Harvey Owen, along with his three friends—all aged 18 or younger—tragically died in a car crash in November 2023.
It advocates for learner drivers to complete a minimum six-month learning period before taking the practical test, aiming to ensure they gain crucial experience on various types of roads and in different weather conditions.
Additionally, the petition proposes that for the first six months after passing their test—or until they turn 20, whichever comes first—newly qualified drivers should not carry passengers aged 25 or under unless accompanied by an older adult.
