The Scottish Sentencing Council has produced its first guideline covering the offence of causing death by driving, with aggressive driving such as…
Aggressive driving such as tailgating has been added to the highest sentencing range for death by dangerous driving
The guideline aims to deliver greater consistency in sentencing those who plead guilty or are convicted of the offence and assist public understanding of how such cases are dealt with by the courts. A number of sentencing ranges for causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and causing death by driving while uninsured, unlicensed or disqualified have also been increased.
The ranges, which reach up to 12 years in prison for the most serious death by dangerous driving offences, are based on current practice and reflect the upper limits of sentences which have been imposed by Scottish courts. “While nothing can make up for the tragic loss of life involved, we believe that a sentencing guideline will provide clarity for bereaved families and others affected by death by driving cases.
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