Grieving father calls for Scotland to pursue driving licence reform

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"Alan Knox is pushing for the UK Government to extend the same opportunity to Scotland as it has to Northern Ireland, which is set to introduce the new licensing system later this year. Mr Knox, a paramedic, launched his campaign following the death of his son, Lewis, last year. Lewis, a player for Fort William Shinty Club, was among three teenagers from Lochaber who died in a collision on the A830 road between Mallaig and Arisaig in the Highlands."

The Independent seeks donations to fund reporters and keep reporting free of paywalls, arguing quality journalism should be available and funded by those who can afford it. Alan Knox is appealing to Westminster to grant Scotland authority to implement graduated driving licences after his son Lewis died in a car crash. Lewis, a Fort William Shinty Club player, was among three teenagers from Lochaber killed in a collision on the A830 between Mallaig and Arisaig. Northern Ireland plans a new licensing system from October 2026; its infrastructure minister called the reform the most significant in almost 70 years and said it targets young drivers most at risk.

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