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No doubt the penalty if found guilty of driving while under the influence of euphoriants will have the same pathetic consequences as those if you are found guilty of drunk driving. The penalties should be increased dramatically maybe then the population will get it into their thick heads that it is totally unacceptable. I would suggest a 5 year ban plus a hefty fine of say £10,000.00 for a first offence and anyone who kills someone while under the influence should receive an automatic 10 years behind bars. I have no time for the selfish arrogant bastards who commit this type of offence.

Originally Posted by finknottle

No doubt the penalty if found guilty of driving while under the influence of euphoriants will have the same pathetic consequences as those if you are found guilty of drunk driving. The penalties should be increased dramatically maybe then the population will get it into their thick heads that it is totally unacceptable. I would suggest a 5 year ban plus a hefty fine of say £10,000.00 for a first offence and anyone who kills someone while under the influence should receive an automatic 10 years behind bars. I have no time for the selfish arrogant bastards who commit this type of offence.

A rough estimate indicates that it costs £37,500 to keep one offender in prison for one year making the cost of a ten year stretch £37500, less £10000 for the proposed fine. I don't know how many successful convitions are completed each year but it seems to me that the costs could become prohibitive. I am beginning to favour Councilman John Carenbauer's suggestion of a firing squad. It is much cheaper and removes the risk of recidivism.

I,m crossing the road, young scamp sat in his car waiting for the lights to change, lights change he sets off and hits me with offside light, broken leg and shoulder. Eleven months later traffic cops statement puts heavy emphasis on my actions, “ I walked out in front of car” I didn’t keep looking etc plus some lies,so no prosecution, solicitor says with this, the insurance company will go for some liability on my behalf and reduce compensation. Penalty for him if we go to court 3/6 points and small fine, Not long since a little girl in Blackburn I think, gets knocked down and killed by an ii, he gets derisory sentence. Driving laws need looking at and penalties imposed that act as deterrent not just a slapped wrist.

Originally Posted by finknottle

I would suggest a 5 year ban plus a hefty fine of say £10,000.00 for a first offence and anyone who kills someone while under the influence should receive an automatic 10 years behind bars. I have no time for the selfish arrogant bastards who commit this type of offence.

Sorry Finks ,,, not heavy enough ... Life time ban automatically and 25 yrs minimum for killing someone off your head!

Originally Posted by MG Maniac

Sorry Finks ,,, not heavy enough ... Life time ban automatically and 25 yrs minimum for killing someone off your head!

On reflection MGM and due to the fact that occasionally my sometimes liberal tendencies get the better of me I will change my original thoughts on the level of punishment and agree with you 100%.