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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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Yes
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No

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 @9N5WBYD from Oregon  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but part of the issue is that mass adoption touchscreens in cars requires greater attention than analog consoles and should be addressed first.

 @9P9DXRG from Colorado  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but 'penalties' is too vague considering they vary from state to state.

 @9P82WP2 from Tennessee  answered…1yr1Y

Public awareness campaigns are more effective than the negligible deterrent effect of increased punishments for civil offenses and misdemeanors in nearly every case.

 @9SXRDP2 from Virginia  answered…10mos10MO

Yes, but only by increased penalties for injuries and property damage in crashes caused by distracted driving, not by new laws.

 @9TTJ364 from Ohio  answered…10mos10MO

To address the issue of distracted driving the government should invest in public transit - less drivers = less car fatales

 @9TW63B6 from Pennsylvania  answered…9mos9MO

Depends on how many offenses the individual has. I believe that they deserve a second chance, but after that, yes, increase the penalties.

 @9MPYFLR from Texas  answered…1yr1Y

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

 @B5YD2SV from Illinois  answered…2 days2D

Citizens should be temporarily deputized and allowed to extra-judicially execute all people who engage in distracted driving.

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