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death by dangerous driving and whilst under the influence of drink or drugs

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

death by dangerous driving and of causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs should be treated with the severity that it deserves, with a severity that matches the consequ

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you're concerned about sentencing for dangerous driving, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

You may wish to sign one of these similar petitions:
Violet-Grace’s Law - Life sentences for Death by Dangerous Driving
Change sentencing guidelines for causing death by careless or dangerous driving
Change sentencing guidelines for drink driving, especially when they cause death

Timeline

12 Jul 2019 Petition opened for signatures
29 Jul 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 29 Jul 2019

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