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R plate restrictions could curb road deaths - Minister

Proposals to come before Tynwald soon

Restrictions on the Island's R Plate drivers would reduce the number of accidents caused by inexperienced road users.

That's according to Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne.

The new regulations could see a curfew and passenger limit imposed on newly-qualified drivers.

While there's no date set for their introduction, Mr. Gawne believes they'll be laid before Tynwald in the near future:

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