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Going 15mph over is a crime in a lot of states (like NC), which is bonkers. By contrast, DUI is not nearly severe enough. It should only be a misdemeanor if it
by torstenvl 3y ago
Going 15mph over is a crime in a lot of states (like NC), which is bonkers.
By contrast, DUI is not nearly severe enough. It should only be a misdemeanor if it's <= .10. Anything over .10 should be a felony.
- giantg2 3y agoIn my mind, just increasing penalties will have little effect (except excluding more people from society adding an overall drag). They need to do better at educating to avoid it.
- ethanbond 3y agoWhat on earth does "educating" mean in this context? Do people not know how to read a speedometer? Do they not know how to read a speed limit sign?
- giantg2 3y agoI'm talking mostly about DUI. But yes, even with speed limits. A stricter licensing program with better education could fix a lot of the issues. Most people don't understand vehicle dynamics. If they had some basic understanding about stuff like 2x speed is 4x stopping distance, it might wake them up. Most drivers do risky things without realizing they are risky because they are so ignorant, even when following the speed limit. Many other developed nations have lower fatalities and stricter licensing (even when speeds are unrestricted like the autobahn).