SUPPORTERS of The Press’ campaign to change sentencing guidelines for dangerous and careless drivers are being urged to give their views on new Government rules.

The Road To Justice called on the Government to lock dangerous drivers up for longer and achieved success at the end of last year when ministers vowed to make changes.

The campaign was backed by York Central MP Rachael Maskell and York Outer MP Julian Sturdy, along with a host of families, senior police officers and councillors.

Mr Sturdy wrote to the Ministry of Justice on The Press’ behalf and urged the department to review guidelines.

He received a reply from Sam Gyimah, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice, who made clear the Government is aware of the concerns about issues relating to serious driving offences.

Mr Gyimah said: “We are committed to making sure that the courts have sufficient powers to deal with driving offences appropriately and proportionately within the context of our wider sentencing framework.

“That is why on Monday, December 5, we launched a consultation on driving offences and penalties relating to causing death and serious injury, which includes proposals to increase the maximum penalties for the offences of causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs from 14 years’ imprisonment to life.”

The campaign told the stories of numerous families affected by dangerous drivers and was backed by thousands who signed a petition.

To have your say on the consultation go to https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/driving-offences-and-penalties-relating-to-causing-death-or-serious-injury