A RECORD number of people were killed on Britain’s roads last year as a result of “road rage” motorists.
Government figures show 143 people died in accidents that police said were triggered by aggressive driving.
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In total last year, there were 2,722 collisions where police said aggressive driving behaviour was a contributory factor.
They led to a total of 4,084 casualties.
The 143 killed included 17 pedestrians, six cyclists, 34 motorcyclists and 79 people who were in cars. The remaining seven were in lorries or other vehicles.
The AA’s Jack Cousens said: “Remaining calm and in control is incredibly important to reduce these avoidable fatalities.”
Meanwhile, the AA is calling for the introduction of graduated driving licensing to help save lives.
It would prevent motorists under 21 from carrying passengers of a similar age for six months after passing their test.
The motoring organisation also wants under 21s to be given six penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt in the same period.
To aid enforcement, a “G” would be added to number plates to show they are a “graduate” driver.
Graduated driving licensing is already used in several countries, including the US, Canada, Australia and Sweden.
