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

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closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 23 June 2025Closed 23 December 2025

Background

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.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Mid SussexAlison Bennett
130
DartfordJim Dickson
23
East Grinstead and UckfieldMims Davies
14
Hove and PortsladePeter Kyle
8
LewesJames MacCleary
6
RotherhamSarah Champion
5
Worthing WestDr Beccy Cooper
5
South DerbyshireSamantha Niblett
5
South West WiltshireDr Andrew Murrison
5
Leeds West and PudseyRachel Reeves
4
Bury St Edmunds and StowmarketDr Peter Prinsley
4
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shireMr Angus MacDonald
4
Islington South and FinsburyEmily Thornberry
4
Brentwood and OngarAlex Burghart
4
LincolnMr Hamish Falconer
4
EastleighLiz Jarvis
4
AshfordSojan Joseph
4
Boston and SkegnessRichard Tice
4
HavantAlan Mak
4
ClactonNigel Farage
4

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 728415.