Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Uninsured drivers

A teenager who killed a doctor while driving without a licence or insurance has been jailed for four years.

"I hope the sentence passed on this man will make others think long and hard before getting into a car and driving without a licence or insurance." - Sgt Pete Jell, of Thames Valley Police.

Unfortunately for the Sergeant, motorists caught driving without insurance on average receive a fine of £150 and three penalty points. Hardly enough to deter anyone!

If all motorists caught driving without insurance were jailed for four years, would Dr Margaret Davison still be alive?

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