Asked by: David Ward (Liberal Democrat - Bradford East)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what terms of reference have been set for his Department's research project on the effect of telematics on young drivers; and when he plans to publish the outcomes of each of that project's phases.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
The Department has just awarded a research contract for a project which is intended to demonstrate the road safety benefits which could arise as a result of novice drivers using telematics products.
A description of the Department’s research requirement has been placed in Libraries of both Houses.
We expect phase one to be completed in April 2015. The timing of phase two will be dependent on the first phase.
Asked by: David Ward (Liberal Democrat - Bradford East)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has any evidence on the effect of telematics insurance on the driving behaviours of young people.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
My officials have been in touch with the motor insurance industry and academic experts to discuss telematics. We are keen to further understand the intrinsic effects that telematics products can have on the driving behaviour of novice drivers - that is why we are undertaking Government led research to further strengthen the independent evidence base in this area.
With regards to graduated driver licensing, I have received a number of representations on this subject and I expect to have meetings with both a Member of the Scottish Government and the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety to continue to discuss this important matter shortly.
Asked by: David Ward (Liberal Democrat - Bradford East)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent representations he has received on the introduction of graduated driver licensing for young people.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
My officials have been in touch with the motor insurance industry and academic experts to discuss telematics. We are keen to further understand the intrinsic effects that telematics products can have on the driving behaviour of novice drivers - that is why we are undertaking Government led research to further strengthen the independent evidence base in this area.
With regards to graduated driver licensing, I have received a number of representations on this subject and I expect to have meetings with both a Member of the Scottish Government and the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety to continue to discuss this important matter shortly.
Asked by: David Ward (Liberal Democrat - Bradford East)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of drivers who accumulated over 12 points on their licence were disqualified in each of the last five years.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
An analysis of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)'s records carried out on 3 July 2014 showed that 93% of drivers who had accumulated 12 or more penalty points were disqualified. Figures for the proportion of drivers who had accumulated 12 or more points and were also disqualified are not available for previous years.
Asked by: David Ward (Liberal Democrat - Bradford East)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many drivers have accumulated more than 12 points in each year from 2010.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
The information requested is shown in the table below.
2010
| 14,263
|
2011
| 28,582
|
2012
| 26,679
|
2013
| 26,200
|
2014
| 10,265
|
These figures were obtained from a scan of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's database on 11 July 2014. The information changes daily as the database is updated as conviction details are added or become spent. Figures provided for 2010 are lower because any penalty points obtained before July 2010 will have been removed from driver records as required by law.
Asked by: David Ward (Liberal Democrat - Bradford East)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether Bradford will be included in any future northern high speed rail line across the Pennines.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
The plans are at an early stage. The Government has asked Sir David Higgins to produce a plan for bringing the benefits of high speed rail to the North more quickly, as well as initial proposals for faster east-west connections – including options on route, timescales and cost, and to deliver it in the Autumn. This will start the process by which we can have a proper debate about the future of rail connectivity in the North.
Asked by: David Ward (Liberal Democrat - Bradford East)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 24 June 2014, Official Report, column 148W, to the hon. Member for Rochford and Southend East, on driving, when he plans to publish the findings from the focus groups with parents, young people and employers.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
I am committed to improving the safety of young drivers. However, I want to ensure that this is done in a manner that protects social and economic freedoms. I am striving to get this balance right and will make an announcement on this matter later this year.
I believe that telematics technology has the potential to both increase road safety and reduce young driver insurance premiums. That is why my Department plans to undertake further research on this issue shortly. The findings should help to inform future Government policy in this area.
I expect the findings of the recent focus group research with parents, young people and employers to be finalised shortly. Once finalised, it will be published within the standard 12 week period that applies to all Government social research.
Asked by: David Ward (Liberal Democrat - Bradford East)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of drivers who accumulate over 12 points on their licence are disqualified.
Answered by Stephen Hammond
On 3 July 2014, 93% of drivers who had accumulated 12 or more penalty points were disqualified.
Asked by: David Ward (Liberal Democrat - Bradford East)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to encourage the use of telematics to reduce car insurance premiums.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
I am committed to improving the safety of young drivers. However, I want to ensure that this is done in a manner that protects social and economic freedoms. I am striving to get this balance right and will make an announcement on this matter later this year.
I believe that telematics technology has the potential to both increase road safety and reduce young driver insurance premiums. That is why my Department plans to undertake further research on this issue shortly. The findings should help to inform future Government policy in this area.
I expect the findings of the recent focus group research with parents, young people and employers to be finalised shortly. Once finalised, it will be published within the standard 12 week period that applies to all Government social research.
Asked by: David Ward (Liberal Democrat - Bradford East)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when his Department plans to publish the Green Paper on young drivers safety.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
I am committed to improving the safety of young drivers. However, I want to ensure that this is done in a manner that protects social and economic freedoms. I am striving to get this balance right and will make an announcement on this matter later this year.
I believe that telematics technology has the potential to both increase road safety and reduce young driver insurance premiums. That is why my Department plans to undertake further research on this issue shortly. The findings should help to inform future Government policy in this area.
I expect the findings of the recent focus group research with parents, young people and employers to be finalised shortly. Once finalised, it will be published within the standard 12 week period that applies to all Government social research.