TO Bob Irvin (‘‘A new E-plate era around corner’’ Letters 17/1), I’d say that impatient drivers of all ages are aggressive on our roads. While teaching my daughter to drive, her L-plates acted as a red flag to the discourteous, aggressive bullies driving on our roads.
Why pick on the elderly? My 89-year-young father has passed four licence tests since he turned 80, as required by the RMS. Perhaps we need I-plates for the ‘‘I-mpatient’’, selfish drivers who delight in intimidating other road users.
Instead of allowing these dangerous individuals to share the roads, what about licence tests every two years to maintain their right to have a licence? This could start when they have only three points left on their licence. They would be required to display an I-plate to warn other road users. (Note: P-plate drivers get only three points). If we all become more cautious and drive sensibly we can all arrive safely.
Phill Broom, Maryland
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