Andy Burnham tough new driving rule to put points on licences

MotoringMotoring NewsMotoringThe Government is planning a safety crackdown09:00, 06 Aug 2026Drivers are to face harsher penalties for breaking an important safety rule.‌The Government is set to crackdown on offending as part of a new road safety strategy.‌Motorists will be hit with three penalty points for failing to wear seatbelts, under plans.‌READ MORE: PIP conditions with most accepted claims ahead of Andy Burnham 'cuts'Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppThe aim is to increase the detergent for ignoring the rule.‌This could push someone closer to a driving ban if they already have points on their licence and will hopefully make more drivers think twice.Points would come on top of expensive fines.Not wearing seatbelts is a major contributing factor to deaths and serious injurie