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Stricter sentences for people who cause death by drunk/dangerous driving

Closed 1,050 signatures

What the petition asks

Our dear freind sarah redfern was killed by a drunk driver last year who only recieved 9 years and out of that will only serve 4 and half...its disgracefull that somebody can take a life in such a awful way and be out enjoying there own life again in a few years ! We need the law changing now!!
The driver of the car also left the scene and failed to report what had happend as did the 5 other people in the car!
Please go to our facebook page 'sarahs story to read the full story' and see in more detail why we believe the law needs to be changed!!

Timeline

3 Aug 2015 Petition opened for signatures
3 Feb 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,050
Status Closed
Opened 3 Aug 2015
Closed 3 Feb 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.