Closed petition Higher minimum penalties for death by dangerous driving
I want people who have committed death by dangerous driving due to drugs to permanently have their licence removed and never have chance to reapply, and longer sentences for death by dangerous driving with a minimum of 20 years without parole.
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Road safety: recent activity in Parliament
The topic of road safety has been raised several times recently in Parliament, including through:
- the Government's new Road Safety Strategy
- a Backbench Business debate
Road Safety Strategy
On 8 January, Transport Minister Lillian Greenwood MP made a statement to the House of Commons on the Strategy.
MPs then questioned the Minister about the statement.
- Watch the statement and questions
- Read the transcript
- Read the Strategy
- Find out more about Ministerial statements
The Government has subsequently launched a consultation on proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences. It will close at 11.59pm on 11 May 2026.
Debate on road safety
This was a Backbench Business debate led by Anna Dixon MP.
Transport Minister Lillian Greenwood MP responded on behalf of the Government.
- Read the transcript
- Watch it in full
- Read the research briefing
- See our explainer on how these debates work
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