Judges urged to get tough on dangerous drivers who cause death.

Seems someone is paying attention at last, though the sentences are
still too light and should be manslaughter.

"Motorists convicted of causing death by dangerous or careless driving
may face tough penalties under new guidelines published today for
England and Wales.

Judges are being advised to impose stricter sentences of up to seven
years on people who read or write text messages on a mobile phone
while driving and cause deaths, according to guidance from the
sentencing guidelines council (SGC).

Drivers could find themselves locked up for a maximum of 14 years if
they commit a serious case where drink, drugs or persistent bad
driving are factors.

A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "Ensuring drivers who cause
death on our roads through bad driving are suitably punished is
essential if justice is to be done and people are to maintain their
support for the criminal justice system..."

More:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/jul/15/ukcrime.justice

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