Why such harsh penalties for provisionals?
• Risk taking behaviours are contributing factors in many road crashes. • Research confirms that young drivers with a multiple offence history have a higher involvement in road crashes. In the five years to 2006, more than half of all provisional drivers had at least one driving offence against their record. • The tougher penalties for provisionals target unsafe behaviour and prolong the time spent under the P1 licence conditions. • The prospect of delaying progress to a full licence should encourage good driving practices and compliance with road rules.
