Bereaved family ‘unfair’ on driver reform; Rural TDs critical of 'appalling' new laws

The family of a mother and daughter who died after a collision with an out-of-control learner driver have been called “unreasonable people” who forced through an “appalling” change in driving laws.

The so-called Clancy amendment, which came into effect at midnight, means that car owners who knowingly allow their vehicles to be used by unaccompanied learner drivers face stiff fines or even jail if caught.