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Dangerous Driving: Social Media

Asked by Shivani RajaConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 22506

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government plans to increase maximum penalties for individuals who record and publish illegal driving activities online to gain social media followers.

Answered by Home Office

The Government condemns any dangerous or illegal driving, including the filming of such driving. All motorists have a responsibility to drive safely and legally. Those responsible can be prosecuted for the underlying motoring offence, with sentencing in individual cases a matter for the independent courts.

The Government keeps the legal framework for road traffic offences and penalties under review, including in light of emerging behaviours and technologies.

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