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Father's Campaign Pushes for Graduated Driving Licences in Scotland

2/16/2026

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Alan Knox, a grieving father, urges the UK Government to allow Scotland to implement graduated driving licences after his son's death in a car crash.
His campaign aims to mirror Northern Ireland's upcoming reforms to reduce fatalities among young drivers.
He advocates measures such as limiting young passengers and late-night driving.
A Department for Transport spokesperson says the Government favors pre-test preparation over blanket restrictions.

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Alan Knox, a grieving father, urges the UK Government to allow Scotland to implement graduated driving licences after his son's death in a car crash.
His campaign aims to mirror Northern Ireland's upcoming reforms to reduce fatalities among young drivers.
He advocates measures such as limiting young passengers and late-night driving.
A Department for Transport spokesperson says the Government favors pre-test preparation over blanket restrictions.