Drink driving why there should be bigger consequences?

emt_me911

The main reason...to teach them a hard lesson. Drunk driving is a very serious crime that can have numerous outcomes...from someone who is mildly tipsy and receives a fine from someone who ends up serving a life sentence for vehicular homicide...all because they didn't know when to say when.

I believe in stricter, harsher sentences. Many drunk drivers are repeat offenders who just don't get it. They can't comprehend...or refuse to...the magnitude of what they have done and what they could have done (killed someone). As far as I'm concerned, even first timers should face stiffer penalties, like long term suspension, jail time and heavy fines. Maybe after all that, they would think twice the next time and call a taxi.

It only takes once to change a life forever. One moment of stupidity and irresponsibility...it's scary to think about.

EMT

I <3 my Suby.

I am a firm believer that people make mistakes and many of them learn after the first time. But I think there should be more of a punishment. Something longer lasting. I mean a couple nights in jail and a ticket is easy to forget a year down the road. I think something like a percentage of your check being garnished for 12 to 18 months would be something that people would remember every time they get paid and i think would cut down on repeat offenders. If you don't have a job or lose a job, or just can't afford the 10% taken from your pay then weekly community service for the same amount of time would be good.

Derma168

How about forcing drunks to help families of victims of drunk driving (Like for a period of 6 months every Sunday, or something along those lines). Claiming this might shock offenders into never drinking and drive again.

MY TWO CENTS. I really can't think of stricter consequences for drunk driving. To be honest I've drink and driven before, and the reason why I think most people do it is because our vehicles are our main mode of transportation. Drunk or not we still have to get home. People are going to drink regardless of the laws, just like how people are going to murder and commit crimes even if you take the guns away (BTW I am pro-guns = P). People do not go to the bar and tell themselves, "I am not going to get drunk today to forget my sorrows because of that new drink and drive law." Rather than strict laws, I bid for better don't drink and drive ads.

Take care and drink responsibly.

bungee

All studies have shown it is not any worse than someone on the phone while driving<

hunniebuggs

my main focus would be the safetyness of my child and others.

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