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‘All HGV vehicles, operating in the UK, must have a mirror positioned on the

exterior of the vehicle on the passenger side, which enables the driver to have a

full view of vehicles and other road users in the neighbouring lanes, when driving

on all roads in the United Kingdom.’.

Seizure of motor vehicles

Mr Owen Paterson

Stephen Hammond

Mr Henry Bellingham

Withdrawn  nc16

To move the following Clause:—

‘(1)
Where a constable in uniform has reasonable grounds for believing that a motor

vehicle has been used on three or more occasions in a manner which contravenes

section 89 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 he shall have the powers set

out in subsection (2).

(2)
These powers are—

(a)
power to seize and remove the motor vehicle;

(b)
power, for the purposes of exercising a power falling within paragraph

(a) to enter any premises on which he has reasonable grounds for

believing the motor vehicle to be.

(3)
Subsection 2(b) does not authorise entry into any private dwelling.

(4)
A constable in uniform shall only have powers where—

(a)
the driver cannot be identified

(b)
the owner cannot be identified and

(c)
a court summons cannot be issued to the relevant owner or driver.’.

Failing to stop at the scene of an accident

Mr Owen Paterson

Stephen Hammond

Mr Henry Bellingham

Withdrawn  nc17

To move the following Clause:—

Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 is amended as

follows—

(a)
In section 170(4), in column 3, leave out “summarily” and insert “on

indictment”

(b)
in section 170(4), in column 4, leave out “six months or level 5 on the

standard scale or both” and insert “up to 14 years”.’.

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Prohibition of retrofitting of bull bars

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Withdrawn  nc18

To move the following Clause:—

‘The Road Traffic Act 1988 is amended as follows—

In section 41(2), after paragraph (l) insert—

“(m)
prohibiting the modification or retrofitting to the front of

vehicles which reduce the crashworthiness of the vehicle.”.’.

Employer responsibility

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Not selected  nc19

To move the following Clause:—

‘(1)
After section 36(1)(c) of the Coroner’s Rules 1984 insert—

“(d)
in the case of a death while undertaking employment, the

reasonable precautions, if any, whereby the death and any

accident resulting in the death might have been avoided;

(e)
in the case of a death while undertaking employment, the defects,

if any, in any system of working which contributed to the death

or any accident resulting in the death; and

(f)
in the case of a death while undertaking employment, any other

facts which are relevant to the circumstances of death.”.’.

Vehicle data recording devices

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Withdrawn  nc20

To move the following Clause:—

‘(1)
A Vehicle Data Recording Device (“VDRD”) is a device which records such data

relating to the progress and manner of driving of a motor vehicle as the Secretary

of State may by regulations prescribe.

(2)
The Secretary of State may by regulations designate a class or classes of motor

vehicles which shall be fitted with a VDRD.

(3)
The Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe—

(a)
the data which a VDRD must record, and how and by whom and for how

long such data must be retained; and

(b)
the technical specifications of a VDRD.

(4)
Before the Secretary of State makes regulations under subsections (1) to (3), he

shall consult—

(a)
the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders, and

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(b)
such other organisations as he considers appropriate.

(5)
The power to make regulations under this section is exercisable by statutory

instrument; and a statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is

subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

(6)
A person commits an offence if he uses a motor vehicle of a class which the

Secretary of State has, by regulations made under subsection (3), designated as a

class of vehicle to which a VDRD must be fitted, and that person knows, or has

reasonable grounds to believe, that the motor vehicle—

(a)
does not have a VDRD fitted; or

(b)
has a defective VDRD fitted.

(7)
A person commits an offence if he knowingly causes or permits another person

to use a motor vehicle of a class which the Secretary of State has, by regulations

made under subsection (3), designated as a class of vehicle to which a VDRD

must be fitted, and knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the motor

vehicle—

(a)
does not have a VDRD fitted; or

(b)
has a defective VDRD fitted.

(8)
A person who commits an offence under subsections (6) or (7) shall on conviction

be liable to a fine not exceeding Level 4 on the standard scale.

(9)
A person who does anything with the intention of preventing data being recorded

or retained by VDRD is guilty of an offence, unless the motor vehicle in which

that VDRD was fitted has been destroyed and he knows that there are no court

proceedings likely to be started or pursued.

(10)
A person who commits an offence under subsection (9) shall on conviction be

liable to a fine not exceeding Level 4 on the standard scale.

(11)
Subsections (6) and (7) shall not come into effect until regulations made under

subsections (1) to (3) have come into effect.

(12)
Data recorded or retained by a VDRD fitted to a vehicle involved in a road traffic

incident in which an injury occurs may be used only—

(a)
for the purposes of bona fide research,

(b)
by the police or other lawful authorities when investigating the causes of

any such accident, or

(c)
in connection with the bringing of court proceedings (whether criminal

or civil) as a result of any such accident, whether or not any such

proceedings are in the event commenced, but shall not be used for any

other purpose.’.

Road Accident Investigation Service

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Withdrawn  nc21

To move the following Clause:—

‘(1)
Within 12 months of the coming into force of this Act the Secretary of State shall

by regulations establish a Road Accident Investigation Service (“the service”)

which shall—

(a)
investigate the causes of road accidents particularly where they result in

death or serious injury,

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(b)
commission and publish the results of research into the causes and

consequences of road accidents, and

(c)
make recommendations to the Secretary of State.

(2)
Regulations under this section may provide for the organisation, operation and

powers of the Service.

(3)
The Secretary of State may make financial provision for the Service.

(4)
The power to make regulations under this section is exercisable by statutory

instrument.

(5)
No regulations shall be made under this section unless a draft of the regulations

has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.’.

Breach of requirement relating to seatbelts

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Not called  nc22

To move the following Clause:—

‘In part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 in the entry

relating to section 14 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act, insert in column (6)

(Endorsement) “obligatory” and in column (7) (Penalty points) “3”.’.

Restrictions on new drivers

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Withdrawn  nc23

To move the following Clause:—

‘(1)
The Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995 (c. 13) is amended as follows.

(2)
In section 1 (probationary period for newly qualified drivers), after subsection (4)

insert—

“(5)
During the course of the probationary period, the following conditions

shall apply to a qualified driver—

(a)
he may not drive accompanied by any person under the age of

21;

(b)
he may drive only a vehicle fitted with a distinguishing mark

determined by regulations issued by the Secretary of State

indicating that the driver is a probationary driver; and

(c)
he may not drive when the proportion of alcohol in his breath,

blood or urine exceeds the prescribed limit.

(6)
The Secretary of State shall prescribe by regulations the size, nature and

colour of the distinguishing sign in subsection (5)(b) above.

(7)
The prescribed limit of alcohol for the purposes of section 5(iii) above

is—

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(a)
in the case of breath, 9 microgrammes of alcohol in 100

millilitres;

(b)
in the case of blood, 20 milligrammes of alcohol in 100

millilitres; and

(c)
in the case of urine, 27 milligrammes of alcohol in 100

millilitres.

(8)
If a qualified driver drives in breach of any of the conditions set out in

subsection (5), he is guilty of an offence.”’.

Dangerous driving after failure to stop

Mr Owen Paterson

Mr Stephen Hammond

Mr Henry Bellingham

Not called  nc24

To move the following Clause:—

‘(1)
In the Road Traffic Act 1988, after section 2A insert—

“2B
Dangerous driving after failing to stop a mechanically propelled

vehicle or cycle when required by a constable.

A person who drives a mechanically propelled vehicle or cycle

dangerously within the meaning of sections 2 and 2A of the Road Traffic

Act 1988 after being required to stop by a constable and having failed to

do so within the meaning of section 163 of the Road Traffic Act 1988,

shall be guilty of an offence.”

(2)
In Schedule 1 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988, after the entry relating to

section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 insert—

“RTA section 2B
Dangerous driving after
Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of

failing to stop a mechanically
this Act”

propelled vehicle or cycle

when required by a constable

(3)
In Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act, after the entry relating

to section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 insert—

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“RTA section 2B
Dangerous driving after failing
(a)
On summary

to stop a mechanically propelled
conviction, 2 years

vehicle or cycle when required
imprisonment, a fine

by a constable
on level 5 of the

standard scale,

obligatory

disqualification and

endorsement, 3-11

(b)
On indictment, 5

years imprisonment,

a fine, obligatory

disqualification and

endorsement, 3-

11”.’.

Dangerous driving

Ms Sally Keeble

Not called  nc25

To move the following Clause:—

‘In Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (c. 53)

(prosecution and punishment of offences: offences under the Traffic Acts), in the

entry relating to section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52) (dangerous

driving), in paragraph (b) in column (4) (punishment on conviction on

indictment), for “2 years” substitute “5 years”.’.

Obligation of approved driving intructors to consult with local authorities

Harry Cohen

Not selected  NC26

To move the following Clause:—

‘(1)
It shall be a requirement of all approved driving instructors that they will consult

annually with local authorities in determining which highways they may use

while providing driving instruction.

(2)
In section 5 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, after subsection (5) insert—

“(5A)
The entry of a person’s name in the register shall be subject to the

condition that, so long as his name is in the register, he will comply with

section [Obligation of approved driving intructors to consult with local

authorities] of the Road Safety Act 2006 (c. ).”

(3)
An “approved driving instructor” means an instructor registered under section

125 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

(4)
A local authority means—

(a)
in relation to England, a county council, a district council, a London

borough council, the Common Council of the City of London in its

capacity as a local authority or the Council of the Isles of Scilly;

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(b)
in relation to Wales, a county council or a county borough council.’.

Operation of traffic lights

Mr Greg Knight

Not moved  NC27

To move the following Clause:—

‘(1)
The Secretary of State shall issue guidance on the operation and maintenance of

all traffic lights with a view to ensuring that—

(a)
unnecessary delays are minimised, and

(b)
traffic congestion is reduced.

(2)
In drawing up guidance the Secretary of State shall consult local authorities and

such other persons (if any) as he considers it appropriate to consult.’.

Reflective clothing

Mr Owen Paterson

Stephen Hammond

Mr Henry Bellingham

Mr Greg Knight

Withdrawn  nc28

To move the following Clause:—

‘In the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52), after section 16 (wearing of protective

headgear) insert—

“16A
Wearing of protective clothing

The Secretary of State shall make regulations requiring, subject to such

exceptions as may be specified in the regulations, persons driving or

riding in motor vehicles of any class specified in the regulations to wear

EN471-compliant reflective garments when leaving the vehicle at a

roadside, except where the vehicle is parked.”.’.

Removal of licence restrictions for diabetics

Mr Owen Paterson

Stephen Hammond

Mr Henry Bellingham

Withdrawn  nc29

To move the following Clause:—