New laws would increase maximum penalties for people who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm
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People who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm could face 20 years in prison under proposed laws in Queensland.
Drivers who leave a crash scene after causing death or grievous bodily harm could also face 20 years in prison under the laws, a six-year increase on the current maximum penalty.
Continue reading…New laws would increase maximum penalties for people who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harmFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPeople who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm could face 20 years in prison under proposed laws in Queensland.Drivers who leave a crash scene after causing death or grievous bodily harm could also face 20 years in prison under the laws, a six-year increase on the current maximum penalty. Continue reading…