Motorists who knock down and kill cyclists will face longer jail sentences following the publication of new rules for judges.
The Sentencing Council, which provides guidance for judges, published guidelines last week which said killing a cyclist would become a serious “aggravating factor” if a motorist is convicted of causing death by dangerous driving.
Among the guidelines is one for sentencing offenders convicted of causing injury by wanton or furious driving where a motorist causes injury or death off-road, or where a cyclist causes death or injury.
Judges are advised to pass sentences of up to 18 years for the worst cases of dangerous driving….