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• Where the driving involved ‘momentary inattention’ with no additional aggravating
factors, a community sentence which may include a curfew, should be given

• The maximum sentence where death results from an offence involving driving
unlicensed, disqualified or un-insured, is 2 years. The severity of the offence
should be based on the reasons that the offender should not have been driving

• Where non-custodial sentences are considered appropriate, a community order
should be used

Levels of severity

Reading or composing text messages over a period of time while driving is likely to result
in the offence being in the higher level of seriousness and the guidelines recommend that
offenders should serve up to seven years in prison.

The council advises that the most serious category of causing death by dangerous driving
is by prolonged, persistent or deliberate bad driving or the consumption of substantial
amounts of drugs or alcohol. Guidelines recommend that offenders should serve at least
seven years in prison.

When dealing with cases of death by careless driving under the influence of alcohol or
drugs, the council advises that sentences will be dependant upon the degree of
intoxication.

Further information is available at www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk

I would like to thank Terry Moody of Gilbarco Veeder-Root for bringing this information to my attention
and sharing in our efforts to maintain a ‘no-one gets hurt’ culture.

Being safe depends on the choices we make every day. The right choices can save lives. We want to
share safety information and help to raise industry awareness. Safety is not about getting one over on
the competition. We need to talk openly, share what we know and make the right choices.

If you have any queries regarding the Safety Bulletin content or require further information please
contact any staff member of Xmo Strata Ltd.

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