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Tougher penalties for serious driving offences were due to be outlined by the Home Office as CM went to press.
The new system is contained in a consultation paper to be revealed by Home Office Minister Charles Clarke.
Measures are expected to include more disqualifications for drivers caught speeding or drink-driving and a "twostrikes" rule with drivers being banned for up to 10 years for a second serious offence. Motorists could find their cars impounded but it is unclear if this will apply to trucks. Drivers found to have caused death by dangerous driving will be more likely to face the maximum prison sentence— currently 10 years.
The plans are part of a Government strategy to reduce overall deaths and serious injuries on the roads by 40% by 2010.