Increase sentences for death by dangerous driving cases & lifetime driving bans

Closed 747 signatures

What the petition asks

Realise the everlasting impact to families of the deceased. People who are convicted of death by dangerous driving should face increased custodial sentences, and be banned from driving for life. Introduce a true deterrent that may help save lives on our roads.

After witnessing the utter devastation to families caused when a loved one is lost as a result of dangerous driving it became clear reform is needed. The existing sentences applied for this offence are not appropriate. How can taking a person’s life result in a 4-year sentence serving 2 years inside. It is a complete insult to the families. We believe an average sentence of 10 years would be respectful to those lives lost, alongside a lifetime ban on driving.

Timeline

16 Mar 2021	Petition opened for signatures
16 Sep 2021	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 747

Status Closed

Department Department for Transport

Opened 16 Mar 2021

Closed 16 Sep 2021

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