Petition · past parliament
To remove the distinction between killing someone whilst driving & murder.
Closed
118 signatures
What the petition asks
Under UK law death by dangerous driving has a maximum gaol sentence of 14 years (CPS website)
We the undersigned think this maximum tariff should be removed and a sentence of "Life" introduced (as if death was caused by any other way)
This is especially true when driver is disqualified or unfit
We the undersigned think this maximum tariff should be removed and a sentence of "Life" introduced (as if death was caused by any other way)
This is especially true when driver is disqualified or unfit
CPS info on death by dangerous driving.
http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/s_to_u/sentencing_manual/death_by_dangerous_driving/
http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/s_to_u/sentencing_manual/death_by_dangerous_driving/
Timeline
| 28 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jul 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
118
Status
Closed
Opened
28 Jan 2016
Closed
28 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.