Review and increase sentences for people who cause death by dangerous driving

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Stricter penalties should be imposed on drivers who are responsible for causing death due to dangerous driving. This measure aims to ensure that those who engage in reckless behavior behind the wheel face severe consequences for their actions.

By increasing the sentences for these offenders, it sends a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated and serves as a deterrent for others to drive more responsibly. Ultimately, this can help make the roads safer for everyone.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Rename death by dangerous driving as "motor manslaughter" and increase sentences

Timeline

30 Apr 2024	Petition opened for signatures
10 May 2024	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 10 May 2024

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