Driving licence restrictions: West Midlands drivers could face curfews in 2026 - here's why
The Government is being urged to introduce curfews for new drivers in 2026 amid a raft of other driving licence restrictions
Greater safeguards and restrictions to help protect new drivers are being called upon by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.
Simon Foster is calling on the government to implement the safeguards for newly qualified motorists in a bid to save lives.
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is backing a national campaign for Progressive Driving Licences, which would introduce temporary measures tailored to new drivers in the months before and after passing their practical driving test.
This wold include curfews on late-night driving during high risk times, lower drink drive limits, allowing fewer similar-aged passengers to travel with a newly qualified driver, minimum learning periods and mandatory use of in car technology to provide incentives for good and legal driving.
