Asked by: Lord Wasserman (Non-affiliated - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to make random drug testing mandatory for the drivers of (1) taxi and private hire vehicles, (2) commercial vehicles, and (3) buses and coaches, in light of the number of serious accidents caused by those driving under the influence of drugs.
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)
The Government consulted on proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences between January and May 2026 and is currently analysing the responses received.
The consultation sought views on a range of drink- and drug-driving measures, including whether random breath testing powers, mirroring those in Northern Ireland, should be introduced in England and Wales. It did not specifically consult on making random drug testing mandatory for drivers of taxis and private hire vehicles, commercial vehicles, or buses and coaches.
The Government keeps all road safety policies under review and will continue to consider evidence on measures to improve road safety.
Asked by: Lord Wasserman (Non-affiliated - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to introduce arrangements for automatically warning vehicle owners when their MOT certificates are about to run out.
Answered by Baroness Sugg
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has introduced a reminder service to notify motorists when an MOT is due. A text message or email will be sent four weeks before the MOT is due. If an MOT test has not been carried out two weeks before the current MOT is due to expire, another reminder will be sent.