Death by dangerous driving when not behing the wheel

I was satisfied to read that a passenger in a motor vehicle has been jailed for 4 years for causing death by dangerous driving, even though he was not behind the wheel. 

John Nichols was in the passenger seat of his car, which hit a young couple  causing their deaths. He permitted his partner, whom he knew to have been drinking, to drive his car home from a trip out to the horse races. His partner has already pleaded guilty to the same charge and has been sentenced to 7 and a half years.  Judge John Milmo, sentencing Nichols, said he had been aware his partner was over the drink-drive limit and knew she was driving far too fast for the conditions.

I hope this will discourage and act as a reminder to others regards the dangers of drink driving, and the consequences.  It sends home a message that drink driving, or permitting others to drink and drive, is unacceptable.  I hope the victims families can take some comfort from this.

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