Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond, will present MPs with a written statement on Wednesday detailing the new government strategy to make Britain's roads safer.

Drivers, who undertake, cut up other motorists or who tail-gate could be handed a fixed penalty notice on-the-spot instead of being dealt with at court.  It has been reported that the fine could be £100.

The strategy, likely to be introduced in 2012, will also include a crackdown on drug-driving and close the loopholes that allow drivers to avoid drink driving convictions.

A different approach will also be taken to differentiate between reckless drivers and those who make a genuine mistake, with a wide range of retraining and courses available for those committing lesser offences.

Full story - The Independent 11/05/11
                  BBC News - 11/05/11