Petition · Ministry of Justice

Review penalties for fleeing the scene after causing a fatal collision

Closed 41 signatures

What the petition asks

Review penalties for those found guilty of fleeing the scene after causing a fatal accident through dangerous driving. Penalties should be equal with murder. These changes could be called Abi's law.
We believe victims families and friends are not getting the justice they deserve.

Timeline

19 Dec 2025 Petition opened for signatures
19 Jun 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 41
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 19 Dec 2025
Closed 19 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 21 Aug 2026.