Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Increase sentences for drink driving offences
Closed
359 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like drink drivers to have harsher punishments, to try and discourage drink driving and prevent reoffending.
7% of deaths on roads are caused from drink drivers. There were 8,713 positive results from those tested for drink and drug driving during a six week period which ran from 21 November 2022–1 January 2023. Please sign this petition to help make a change.
Timeline
| 18 Dec 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
359
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
18 Dec 2023
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.