"The introduction of measures to keep new, young drivers safer in Northern Ireland is a positive step forward for road safety and one we would like to see implemented across Great Britain. “There is significant evidence to show the risk of a crash increases with every peer-age passenger in the car with a young driver at the wheel. To know this and to still allow young drivers and their passengers to place themselves in this situation is wrong and needs addressing. “The current consultations on the Government’s Road Safety Strategy include some of the same measures which will be implemented in Northern Ireland, namely the logbook and minimum learning period. But they do not address the increased risk of peer-age passengers. “Hopefully this proactive move by Northern Ireland to protect its young people will pave the way for our Government to take a similarly decisive action against the 1,376 people killed or seriously injured in a young driver crash annually*. Our own analysis shows at least 58 lives could be saved every year through this type of measure.” *Reported road casualties in Great Britain: younger driver factsheet, 2024 - GOV.UK @SharronHuddles2