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  1. Published on: 04/12/2016 06:33 AMReported by: roving-eye
    Dangerous drivers who kill are set to face life sentences, under plans put forward by ministers.




    Government acts to introduce life sentences for causing death by dangerous driving
    Life sentences for careless drivers who kill whilst under the influence of drink or drugs
    New, 3 year jail terms for careless drivers causing serious injury
    Dangerous drivers who kill are set to face life sentences, under plans put forward by ministers.

    Dangerous drivers causing death by speeding, street racing or while on a mobile phone are among those now facing the same sentences as those charged with manslaughter.

    Offenders who cause death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs could also be handed life sentences - an increase on the current 14 year upper limit.

    New plans come as ministers seek to deter dangerous, criminal behaviour on our roads, and make sure killer drivers face the toughest penalties.

    Justice Minister Sam Gyimah said:

    Killer drivers ruin lives. Their actions cause immeasurable pain to families, who must endure tragic, unnecessary losses.

    While impossible to compensate for the death of a loved one, we are determined to make sure the punishment fits the crime. “My message is clear – if you drive dangerously and kill on our roads, you could face a life sentence.

    A consultation seeks views on whether the current maximum penalties available to the courts should be increased. Proposals include:

    increasing the maximum sentence for causing death by dangerous driving from 14 years to life
    increasing the maximum sentence for causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs from 14 years to life
    creating a new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving, with a maximum sentence of 3 years
    increasing minimum driving bans for those convicted of causing death
    Today’s announcement delivers on the government’s pledge to consider the sentencing powers available to the courts for the most serious driving offences.

    In 2015, 122 people were sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving, with a further 21 convicted of causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence.

    It is hoped the measures will see custodial sentences for causing death by careless or dangerous driving increase – from an average of 45.8 months in 2015.

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  3. jonnybgood says:04/12/2016 03:34 PM
    If you use a vehicle whilst drink driving,then the INTENT is there,as the driver knows the rules for drink driving before putting the key in the ignition.And had obviously NO intention of using other forms of transport,bus,or a Taxi to get home.So it should be classed as either attempted murder,if any person is injured by the driver in an RTC incident,or Murder if they cause a fatal incident due to the driving under the influence of alcohol.Even any driver while using their mobile phone could be classed in the same instance as a drink driver,as they were aware of the consequences of any incident caused.


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