AA Advocates Ban on Young Drivers Carrying Peer Passengers

The motoring organization proposes a graduated driving license to enhance road safety for new drivers under 21.

Graduated driving licensing (GDL) is suggested by the AA to prevent young drivers from carrying passengers of a similar age for six months after passing their test.
Implementing GDL could potentially save 58 lives and prevent 934 serious injuries annually on UK roads.
The proposal includes a 'G' plate for identification and penalties for seatbelt violations, aiming to improve enforcement.
Current Department for Transport (DfT) figures show young drivers are disproportionately involved in fatal accidents.
Despite the AA's advocacy, the UK government is not considering GDL but is exploring other road safety measures.