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Will Higher Court Sentencing Deter Repeat Traffic Offenders?

An appeals judge has recently called for higher sentencing for repeat traffic offenders as he...

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08.10 5 Jul 2021


Will Higher Court Sentencing Deter Repeat Traffic Offenders?


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08.10 5 Jul 2021


An appeals judge has recently called for higher sentencing for repeat traffic offenders as he recently found himself in the presence of a driver currently attempting to appeal their six-year suspension. But could harsher penalties be effective in deterring repeat traffic offenders and how can we ensure they’re abided by? For more on this, we spoke to a member of the Irish Road Victims Association, Leo Lieghio.

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