We call for harsher sentencing for causing death by careless driving.

We call for harsher sentencing for causing death by careless driving. — 4,661 signatures. Status: open.

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• We want the maximum sentence raised from 5 to 20 years. • We want driving licences to be suspended pending investigation outcome, and only reinstated if there are no charges brought. • We want consecutive sentences where there are multiple fatalities. • We want a review of judicial guidelines.

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