Prison for killer drivers - Thursday 28 August 2008

Drivers who kill while dristracted behind the wheel now face prison under new laws that came into force on Monday.

They could face up to five years in prison. Previously the maximum sentence for causing death by careless, uninsured or unlicensed driving was £5,000 fine and penalty points. Avoidable distractions include calling or texting on a mobile phone, drinking, eating and applying make-up. The new offences were introduced as part of the 2006 Road Safety Act, which also made provision for cracking down on foreign drivers who escape penalties for driving offences committed in the UK.

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