Talks are set on strengthening penalties for impaired driving, MPs heard on Friday in the House of Assembly — although Owen Darrell, the transport minister, said discussions “will be had in another place” before further action.

Mr Darrell gave details in response to parliamentary questions from Opposition MP and shadow minister Dwayne Robinson.

Mr Darrell confirmed that a new national road safety plan by the Bermuda Road Safety Council would be rolled out for the island in April 2026.

He told MPs that the council would continue to collaborate with public works officials to identify accident hotspots on the island’s roads — and said it had highlighted “several recommendations”, with some in “various stages of coming into legislation”.

“One is Project Ride enhancement, and training to improve rider skills and safety through practical real-world training,” Mr Darrell said. “The other is in e-bikes legislation, for the establishment of clear regulations on safe use.”

He said plans are also in train for visitors and others seeking to rent livery cycles to complete “a certified cycle training course before being allowed to rent”.

He added: “This initiative aims to create consistent standard for safety and accountability in the rental industry.”

Mr Darrell said the BRSC aimed to encourage event planners and revellers to come up with a transportation strategy so that people planning to consume alcohol had a plan in place for safe travel.

Additionally, Mr Darrell brought an order to the House for the approval of a new speed detection device for use on the island’s roads.

The Road Traffic (Approved Speed Detection Devices) Order 2025 covered the handheld Kustom Signals Incorporated ProLaser 4 device.