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Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

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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 @B2HMZCYfrom Alberta  answered…2wks2W

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

 @B2CTD2Lfrom British Columbia  answered…4wks4W

try actually teaching and enforcing the laws as they are first

 @B2CMT6Q  from Montana  answered…4wks4W

Yes, a majority of accidents are caused by distracted driving.

 @B292M3Pfrom British Columbia  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, we should have a system where fines are levied based on income

 @9WFR74Q from Alberta  answered…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.

 @9TR9TK5from British Columbia  answered…5mos5MO

it should stay the same but go easy on new drivers

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…5mos5MO

All driving penalties should be based on the drivers income

 @9RZPX67from Alberta  answered…6mos6MO

yes, but if youre simply changing your music there should be no charge

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