Sir Keir Starmer new driving penalty points rule before leaving as Prime Minister

NewsMidlands NewsMotoringMotorists are set to face tougher rules on the road12:33, 16 Jul 2026Motorists are set to face tougher driving laws under measures proposed by Keir Starmer's Government.‌It would leave drivers at risk of fines and penalty points on their licences.‌The Government has published its new road safety strategy, containing a number of major new measures.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham automatic £200 payments for state pensioners born before 1960Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppWhile Starmer is leaving as Prime Minister, the strategy is still set to go ahead.‌Proposals include tougher penalties for seatbelt offences. Drivers caught breaking laws could be hit with penalty points as well as a fine.It's part of efforts to force motorists to take the safety issue more seri