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Road Safety (No. 3) Bill

A Bill to require drivers to undertake an eye test when renewing a driving licence; to make provision to reduce the permitted blood alcohol level for drivers from 80 mg per 100 ml of blood to 50 mg; to make the turning back of a vehicle mileometer except in specified circumstances a criminal offence; to promote safe walking, cycling and use of public transport by children to and from school; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Road Safety (No. 3) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 February 2012 by Mr John Leech (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 21 Feb 2012
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2012.