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Current laws encourage drunk drivers who kill to flee the scene and escape justice, say campaigners

“Why does society in general think that speeding is a low-level crime?” asks Chris Barrow as motorist who caused his wife’s death is sentenced

Judge tells Amelia Hungerford she and passenger acted like “excited children at a fun park rather than grown-ups test driving a motor vehicle”

Victim calls for introduction of offence of ‘causing serious injury by careless driving’

Plans for tougher sentencing were outlined in 2017 but have not yet led to legislation

Government recognises that dangerous drivers are ‘driving a weapon’ but still hasn’t reviewed penalties despite failings

Charity reacts to news of Michael Bradbury’s sentence being reduced from 45 to 36 months in prison

Nicholas Cutmore “could barely stand up straight” before getting into his car

Cycling UK calls for longer driving bans

Major victory for campaigners - and those who maim will see harsher sentencing too