The Highway Code has been updated following a change in the law that affects the sentences for some driving offences. The updates are to the penalties for:
causing death by dangerous driving
causing death by careless driving under the influence of drink or drugs
The maximum sentence for both offences has increased from 14 years’ imprisonment to life imprisonment.
The obligatory disqualification period for both offences has increased from a minimum of 2 years to a minimum of 5 years.