Olivia’s mother, Jo Alkir, is campaigning for a black box to be installed in every young driver’s car to track their driving and avert future tragedies. This black box would collect data for insurers to form a telematics insurance policy, affecting the car insurance premium and promoting safer driving.
Jo also supports the ‘graduated driving licence’ scheme, which restricts new drivers under 25 from carrying passengers of the same age for 6-12 months after passing their test.
The film, Olivia’s Story’, was screened at Portcullus House and the event was attended by nearly 50 participants, including Members of the House of Commons, House of Lords, road safety campaigners, emergency services representatives, and insurance industry insiders, the event aimed to foster safer road conditions for young people.
Rt Hon David Jones MP, who sponsored the event, represents Clwyd West, which includes both Olivia’s home in Efenechtyd and the accident site on the B5105.
The North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner’s office, under Andy Dunbobbin, also robustly backed the event.