New rules are set to tighten the penalties on people who kill or seriously injure on the UK’s roads.
Many victims have complained about the sentences handed to dangerous drivers in the past. However, new legislation coming into force today means people who kill someone through dangerous driving could now be handed a life sentence. That will also apply to careless drivers who kill someone on the roads while under the influence of drink and drugs.
A new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving is also set to be enforced from today.
