Judges will be able to give life sentences to dangerous drivers who kill, in a toughening of the law.
Drivers who kill could receive life sentences as part of changes coming into force this week.
Steve Gooding, director of the RAC Foundation, said: "Drivers exhibiting the worst behaviour on the roads are a danger to us all. Mr Gooding said he hoped the threat of a life sentence will be enough to cause those who drive recklessly to change their ways, the Sunday Express reported.
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