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Of course reckless driving is a bad act. But most accidents aren't the result of reckless driving. And we don't treat cell phone driving as reckless driving, a
by rhino369 9y ago
Of course reckless driving is a bad act. But most accidents aren't the result of reckless driving.
And we don't treat cell phone driving as reckless driving, at least typically not. It's just a 50 dollar fine.
Based on empirical data, maybe we should punish all cell phone drives as reckless like we do drunk drivers. But it makes no sense to single people out only if there was an accident.
- Zak 9y ago> But it makes no sense to single people out only if there was an accident. A driver could reasonably argue that one distraction or another didn't significantly impair their ability to drive, but when it results in an accident, that question is answered. I do, however believe that distracted driving should result in something more than a $50 fine.
- rhino369 9y agoBut that's a bad argument, which is often used by drunk drivers to justify their behavior. "I'm fine, i've never gotten into an accident." And they do.
- Zak 9y agoThe legal system draws a distinction: DUI-homicide is classified as second degree murder in many states, while DUI by itself itself is a misdemeanor. Of course, this is a bad measure of the level of recklessness, but the legal system has taken the degree of bad result into account along with the degree of bad intent. Murder is worse than attempted murder, etc....