Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Increase minimum and maximum sentences for drink/drug driving, plus lifetime ban
Closed
33 signatures
What the petition asks
The general public often read about offenders being given what they see as insufficient penalties for drink and drug driving. Minimum sentences must reflect a) The seriousness of the offence, b) Take into account the effect it can have on any victims' family, and c) The wishes of the vast majority.
Current penalties are inadequate to deal properly with these criminals, and minimum and maximum custodial sentences and financial penalties should be increased, and all perpetrators be issued a lifetime driving ban, to better deter offenders.
Timeline
| 15 Jun 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Dec 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
33
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
15 Jun 2021
Closed
15 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.