Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Kara’s law - Increase sentences for drink driving offences
Closed
658 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to increase sentences for drink driving offences, so that victims of drink drivers can see justice done. My niece Kara has had her life changed forever and the drink driver who did this only received a sentence of 3 years and will be out in 18 months. This is not fair.
The maximum sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving is five years, but a defendant can often reduce their sentence by pleading guilty, and will normally only serve half their sentence. My niece has lost both of her legs as a result of a drink driver, so how can anybody say this is a fair sentence?
Sentences for drink driving offences should be increased. This should be called Kara's law.
Sentences for drink driving offences should be increased. This should be called Kara's law.
Timeline
| 22 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
658
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
22 Sep 2020
Closed
22 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.