Politician introduces proposal for stricter dangerous driving law
- markdarrenwilkinso
- Mar 20
- 1 min read
Jersey Politician Pushes for Tougher Hit-and-Run Laws
A Jersey politician is calling for stricter road traffic laws to address hit-and-run incidents on the island.
Deputy Catherine Curtis has urged the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs to introduce a new offence for failing to stop and report an accident involving serious or fatal injuries.
As part of her proposal, she has recommended that offenders face a lifetime driving ban, arguing that stronger penalties are needed to improve road safety and ensure justice for victims and their families.
Her report highlights Jersey’s troubling road safety statistics, noting that the island has the highest proportion of road traffic casualties in Britain. Over the past five years, there have been nine road deaths and 242 serious injuries.
"Driving is not a right but a privilege, and justice is not served when those responsible for leaving victims to die are allowed to drive again," she stated.
While acknowledging that a lifetime driving ban is a severe legal measure, Curtis insists it is justified on grounds of public safety, moral responsibility, deterrence, and maintaining confidence in the justice system.
