Rejected petition Lifetime driving ban and higher prison sentence for death by dangerous driving

Increase the the minimum sentence to 30 years served full and lifetime driving ban for committing death by dangerous driving

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Too many people are getting let off lightly for killing others due to reckless driving, speeding, DUI etc

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Life in prison for causing death by dangerous driving due to drinking / drugs
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/758501

Mandate a lifetime driving ban for causing death by dangerous driving
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/740267

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Date submitted 25 February 2026
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