Harsher penalties for hit-and-run offences on Irish roads

After three incidents that have resulted in death or serious injury over the past two weeks, proposed legislation will lift the maximum penalty for leaving the scene of a collision from six months to 10 years in jail, a €5,000 fine, or both






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