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.
Response rates from 16.7k America voters.
69% Yes |
31% No |
69% Yes |
31% No |
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9N5WBYD1yr1Y
Yes, but part of the issue is that mass adoption touchscreens in cars requires greater attention than analog consoles and should be addressed first.
@9P9DXRG1yr1Y
Yes, but 'penalties' is too vague considering they vary from state to state.
@9P82WP21yr1Y
Public awareness campaigns are more effective than the negligible deterrent effect of increased punishments for civil offenses and misdemeanors in nearly every case.
@9SXRDP210mos10MO
Yes, but only by increased penalties for injuries and property damage in crashes caused by distracted driving, not by new laws.
@9TTJ36410mos10MO
To address the issue of distracted driving the government should invest in public transit - less drivers = less car fatales
@9TW63B69mos9MO
Depends on how many offenses the individual has. I believe that they deserve a second chance, but after that, yes, increase the penalties.
@9MPYFLR1yr1Y
No, but it should provide tax breaks for buyers of cars with technology that allows drivers to interface with their smartphones via the entertainment system instead of holding their phones in their hands
@B5YD2SV2 days2D
Citizens should be temporarily deputized and allowed to extra-judicially execute all people who engage in distracted driving.
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