The Independent is committed to vital journalism covering pressing issues such as reproductive rights and climate change while providing unbiased reporting. Recent coverage includes a tragic case involving fatal car crashes caused by negligent young drivers, as recounted by Mia Pullen, who lost her brother. Pullen, alongside other bereaved families, advocates for changes in youth driving regulations through Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) aimed at improving road safety and preventing similar tragedies. The publication emphasizes the need for such reforms within the evolving road safety strategies in the UK.
Each signatory lost a brother or sister in a collision involving a young driver. The letter, shared with The Independent, calls for Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), which would introduce a transition period between learner and fully-qualified driver for young drivers.
Ms Pullen told The Independent: The boys were not close friends and were out for a seemingly pointless drive when Thomas lost control of his car.
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