ACPO response to announcement that dangerous drivers who cause serious injury will face increased sentences

Chief Constable Phil Gormley, ACPO lead for Roads Policing said:

“ACPO welcomes this legislation which provides a new enforcement tool reflecting the serious nature of this type of behaviour.

"Where someone is seriously injured by a dangerous motorist we are now able to see a more impactive and proportionate punishment.

“ACPO continues to work with partners to drive down the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads. This new offence will assist us in our efforts to deal positively with a small minority of serious offenders who drive with a complete disregard for others, and to remove them from our roads.”

For more information please contact:

ACPO Press Office
Association of Chief Police Officers
e: press.office@acpo.pnn.police.uk