Proceeding contribution from Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 27 June 2005. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Road Safety Bill [HL].
Road Safety Bill [HL]
In answer to the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham, if the person who was not wearing a seat belt was a driver, I cannot see why he should not get the penalty points. He knows as well as anyone the importance of wearing a seat belt. The driver is responsible for children, about whom I am most concerned. I am well aware of the accident to which the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, drew attention when a number of children were killed on the Oxford bypass about three weeks ago. It was a most dreadful accident. That does not necessarily make good law, but, assuming a passenger who is a driver is a responsible person, he may well be the person who will suffer the penalty. The penalty is derisory and ridiculous. It is a sticking point, to which I will return and divide the House because it is a point of principle. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Schedule 3 [Endorsement: all drivers]:
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- 2005-06
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- Children Disadvantaged Accidents Inspections Fixed penalties Large goods vehicles Motor vehicles Police Pedestrians Safety Roads Speed limits Road traffic offences Safety belts Vehicle and Operator Services Agency Driving licences
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- Road Safety Bill (HL) 2005-06
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