Motorists born after this date face driving ban for breaking 'new road rules'

The Government is being urged to approve new safety laws

Major changes to driving rules could be on the way - but it all depends how old you are. The Government is being urged to make safety changes for younger drivers.

It would ban them from carrying passengers. The rule changes, should they be approved, would apply to new drivers under the age of 20, so those born after 2004.

The law is being proposed to improve safety on the roads, with younger drivers more likely to cash if they have friends in the car with them. Safety experts say they are more likely to become distracted while at the wheel, and groups of young pals regularly travel together on the roads.

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It would mean these new drivers wouldn't be able to carry friends or family members. The rule would remain in place for the first six months after passing but would not apply if an adult over the age of 35 is present.

The idea is to allow time for young motorists to be alone and build up their experience to become competent drivers. It would be a major change to UK driving laws.

Youngsters would face the prospect of six points on their licence which for new drivers would mean a ban. Experts at the RAC Foundation have written to Lilian Greenwood, minister for the future of roads, calling for the changes.

Research from road safety campaigners at Brake claims new drivers were four times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash when travelling with passengers of a similar age.

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