Closed petition Urgent Revision of sentencing for driving offences

Closed on 5 September 2014

With our roads becoming ever busier the current classification of driving offences and associated maximum sentences which can be imposed are in many cases ambiguous or ridiculously lenient.
I propose immediate bans for offences highlighted in the Highway Code, which, should a person act in that same manner when taking their driving test would result in the driver failing the test and being refused a licence.
For example:
Driving whilst using a mobile phone.
Driving whilst under the influence of drink/drugs.
Driving in a manner which endangers other road users/pedestrians.
I also propose a revision of classification of dangerous/careless driving and introduction of newer more relevant offences such as assault with a motor vehicle and failure to ensure safety of vulnerable parties i.e pedestrians/cyclists.
I propose all offences revised/introduced via this review carry instant roadside bans ranging from one month to judicial sentenced lifetime ban dependent on offence.