Petition · Ministry of Justice

Longer sentences and disqualification for drug/drink drivers who injure someone

Closed 885 signatures

What the petition asks

The current law for serious injury by dangerous driving is a maximum of 5 years. I think that when this is caused by a drink and/or drug driver, the sentence should be made harsher, with an automatic disqualification for life to make our roads safer.

Timeline

23 Jun 2025 Petition opened for signatures
23 Dec 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 885
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 23 Jun 2025
Closed 23 Dec 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.