Older drivers have called for the introduction of tough new road rules (Image: Getty)
Older drivers have called for the introduction of tough new to apply to one certain demographic in the UK.
Motorists above the age of 55 have road users to get behind the wheel.
Proposals include the introduction of road users can carry in the months after motorists receive a for the first time.
the installation of lower speed limits for those just passing a test as well as an idea around curfews on the road.
banned from getting behind the wheel of certain vehicles to boost road safety.
Motorists who have just passed their tests could be hit with road restrictions (Image: Getty)
According to new analysts from car insurance, a staggering 92% of over 55s say more limits should be imposed on new drivers.
Meanwhile, just three-quarters of those aged 18 to 54 have called for changes compared to 71% of respondents aged 18-34.
Tom Banks, a motoring expert at Go Compare, said there was a “clear difference” in opinions between the two age categories, with neither side agreeing with the other.
He said: “These findings highlight the clear difference in attitudes towards the proposed limits for newly qualified drivers.
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“We’ve seen some in the industry call for new rules like different licence types and tougher punishments for drivers who fail to follow them.
“Despite opinions that these changes would build experience and improve road safety, our research shows many young people feel the measures are overly restrictive.”
According to the analysis which was based on data from a YouGov survey of 2,000 UK adults that ran on December 5, 51% of road users aged 51 and over would back a ban on allowing newly qualified road users to carry passengers.
In comparison, this move was backed by just 16% of those between the ages of 18 and 29-year-olds.
Measures to enforce lower speed limits for newly qualified drivers, displaying P or G plates or the idea of new curfews have been backed by 18% of those over 60.
Instead, just 3% of those aged between 18-24 liked the idea of installing these sweeping changes into UK law.
Only one-quarter (24%) of 18 to 24-year-olds agree that new road users should only be allowed to get behind the wheel of certain types of cars.
Instead, a whopping 64% of motorists aged 60+ agreed with the idea, showing a stark contrast in views.