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Dangerous Driving (Maximum Sentence) Bill

A Bill to increase the maximum sentence for a conviction of dangerous driving from two years to seven years; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Karl TurnerIndependent

Parliament last updated

10 November 2011

In Plain English

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This bill would raise the maximum prison term for dangerous driving convictions from two years to seven years. It aims to strengthen penalties to reflect the harm caused by dangerous driving and to deter others, with related provisions to support these aims.

Key Points

  • Raises the maximum sentence for a dangerous driving conviction from two years to seven years.
  • Covers dangerous driving offences under existing law and may include connected provisions.
  • Sponsored by Karl Turner (Labour (Co-op)) in the House of Commons, originating in the Commons.
  • Currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons; the first reading occurred in 2011.
  • If it progresses, it would move on to committee scrutiny and further readings.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons and has not yet advanced to committee or beyond based on available information.

Who is affected?

People charged with or convicted of dangerous drivingVictims of dangerous driving and their familiesWider road users and the publicPolice, prosecutors, courts and defence lawyers involved in dangerous driving cases

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

17 May 2011

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Dangerous Driving (Maximum Sentence)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.

The Bill had its first reading on 17 May 2011 through the ten minute rule. The second reading was expected on 28 October 2011 but was withdrawn.

If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsor Karl Turner.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.