Following a tragic road crash that claimed the lives of four teenagers in North Wales, a Shropshire MP secured a Westminster debate to discuss safety measures for young drivers. The debate, scheduled for January 28, is prompted by a petition with 22,000 signatures and aims to address the overrepresentation of young drivers aged 17-24 in road traffic fatalities. Potential measures include 'Harvey's Hammer', a device designed to allow trapped occupants to escape crashed vehicles, additional young driver training, progressive licensing, and improved public transport options.
Shropshire MP granted debate on safety measures for young drivers in memory of four teens killed in crash
Hugo Morris, 18, Jevon Hirst, 16, Harvey Owen and Wilf Fitchett, both 17, all died in the incident in North Wales in November 2023.Julia Buckley said: “That tragic and horrific incident in North Wales is one of the reasons I’ve called for a debate around the safety of youngsters on our roads. “And actually, very distressingly, globally, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 15 and 29. And one in five drivers will crash within their first year on the road.”
YOUNG DRIVERS SAFETY MEASURES ROAD CRASH HARVEY's HAMMER PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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