[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/convicted\/new-driving-offence-backed-by-majority-of-brits\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/convicted\/new-driving-offence-backed-by-majority-of-brits\/","headline":"New driving offence backed by majority of Brits","name":"New driving offence backed by majority of Brits","description":"The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has published findings highlighting overwhelming support for the government's move to introduce a new criminal offence for dangerous drivers. According to the group's findings, 94 per cent of Brits back the introduction of the new offence of 'causing serious injury by dangerous driving', which came into force earlier this year. The new crime will be applicable to drivers who cause serious injury through their reckless driving and will look to extend the scope and […]","datePublished":"2012-06-06","dateModified":"2012-06-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/A-new-offence-for-reckless-driving-that-causes-serious-injury-has-been-backed-by-Brits_16000857_801378863_0_0_4000900_500.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/A-new-offence-for-reckless-driving-that-causes-serious-injury-has-been-backed-by-Brits_16000857_801378863_0_0_4000900_500.jpg","height":500,"width":500},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/convicted\/new-driving-offence-backed-by-majority-of-brits\/","about":["Convicted"],"wordCount":330,"keywords":["Brake","causing serious injury by dangerous driving","Convicted driver","new offence"],"articleBody":"The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has published findings highlighting overwhelming support for the government's move to introduce a new criminal offence for dangerous drivers.According to the group's findings, 94 per cent of Brits back the introduction of the new offence of 'causing serious injury by dangerous driving', which came into force earlier this year.The new crime will be applicable to drivers who cause serious injury through their reckless driving and will look to extend the scope and severity of punishments for this group.Overall, the IAM's research showed the greatest deterrents to poor driving habits in the UK are enforcement (70 per cent), while consequences of their actions (48 per cent) and the severity of punishment (43 per cent) also ranked highly among respondents.IAM chief executive Simon Best said: "It may seem shocking that enforcement is a greater deterrent to poor driving than the risk of causing death of injury, but just as seeing police on the beat reduces crime, highly-visible traffic cops reduce bad driving. Therefore any change in law needs to be supported by well-resourced enforcement on our roads."He added that people are now keen to see tougher penalties for those who flout the law by driving dangerously.The new offence came into force on May 1st when the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Act 2012 received royal assent.Last week, motoring safety charity Brake announced the launch of a new campaign to encourage motorists to cut their speed this summer.Ellen Booth, Brake's senior campaigns officer, argued more children will be playing outdoors and near roads during the coming months and therefore it is up to drivers to remain vigilant when behind the wheel at all times and to reduce their speed in order to improve safety for all.Convicted drivers can contact Performance Direct for all insurance advice. We insure many convicted drivers across the UK and can save you time and money.Posted by Jack Smith"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Convicted","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/convicted\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"New driving offence backed by majority of Brits","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/convicted\/new-driving-offence-backed-by-majority-of-brits\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]