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.