Petition · past parliament
Change the law so a Hit and Run driver must serve a life sentence.
Closed
1,537 signatures
What the petition asks
Off late there has be a number of Hit and Run Road Traffic incidents where on conviction the vehicle driver was only given a period in prison that in no way reflects the callousness of the crime and the devastating effect this type of crime has on the victims family.
Timeline
| 5 May 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Nov 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,537
Status
Closed
Opened
5 May 2016
Closed
5 Nov 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.