Distracted driving penalties aim to deter dangerous behaviors, such as texting while driving, to improve road safety. Proponents argue that it deters dangerous behavior, improves road safety, and reduces accidents caused by distractions. Opponents argue that penalties alone may not be effective and enforcement can be challenging.
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Response rates from 188 British Columbia voters.
65% Yes |
35% No |
65% Yes |
35% No |
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Unique answers from British Columbia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B2HMZCY2wks2W
Just focus on bad drivers - which seems to be the overwhelming majority. Touch screen displays over buttons and knobs are far more detrimental to conscientious driving than checking a text at a red light or train. Safe driving is paramount, however, nothing implemented to date has had any significant impact on road safety
@B2CTD2L4wks4W
try actually teaching and enforcing the laws as they are first
@B2CMT6Q 4wks4W
Yes, a majority of accidents are caused by distracted driving.
@B292M3P1mo1MO
Yes, we should have a system where fines are levied based on income
@9WFR74Q 4mos4MO
Yes, absolutely. A large majority of accidents happen due to distracted driving, there should be heavier penalties on distracted drivers, especially if an accident involving fatalities or injuries occur.
@9TR9TK55mos5MO
it should stay the same but go easy on new drivers
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
All driving penalties should be based on the drivers income
@9RZPX676mos6MO
yes, but if youre simply changing your music there should be no charge
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