Text driver faces jail over death – BBC News
“A motorist who was texting on her mobile phone when she hit and killed a cyclist has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving.”
BBC News, 1st February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: dangerous driving
Drugged driver jailed for ‘horrific’ crash – The Guardian
“A drugged driver who ploughed into six shoppers in central London, causing injuries that forced a mother and daughter to have their right legs amputated, was today jailed for four years.”
The Guardian, 30th January 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Drivers face jail for using mobile phones – The Independent
People who use mobile phones while driving could face up to two years in prison, under new guidelines being published today by prosecutors.
The Independent, 20th December 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
CPS announces changes in policy on bad driving and publishes summary of responses to consultation – Crown Prosecution Service
“The Crown Prosecution Service received one of its widest responses from the public when it asked for comments on prosecuting bad driving. The responses to the consultation will result in changes to CPS policy on how driving offences are charged and prosecuted and also the service it offers to victims and witnesses. A summary of the responses is published today on this website.”
Crown Prosecution Service press release, 6th September 2007
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Drivers who kill risk life for manslaughter – Daily Telegraph
“Motorists who cause death on the roads could face life imprisonment under plans confirmed yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 7th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Families given chance to explain impact of crime – The Times
“Families of people who are murdered or killed by dangerous driving will be able to have a statement about their loss read out in court, it was announced today.”
The Times, 25th June 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
