In Ontario drohen behinderten Fahrern automatisch härtere Strafen nach den neuen Regeln, die jetzt in Kraft sind
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/impaired-drivers-in-ontario-face-automatic-harsher-penalties-under-new-rules-now-in-effect-9.7033937
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We had speed cameras in Ontario until Ford’s cabinet was continually caught by them. I wonder how many months/weeks/days/hours until this is reversed for similar reasons.
Maybe I’m just cynical, but I have a hard time believing that this Premier, with his “King of the Garbage Heap” strategy, is ever doing anything for the good of the people.
We need more consistency of enforcement, not tougher penalties. The penalties are already strict enough that no one who thinks there’s a chance of actually being caught is going to decide it’s worth the risk. But they’ll drink and drive anyway because they think there’s basically no chance they’ll be caught. And they’re probably right – I’ve been pulled over for a RIDE program exactly once in 30 years of driving.
I think the lifetime suspension for causing death is a good idea and overdue, but I’m not sure how well constantly ratcheting penalties for drinking and driving every few years is working.
The article makes it clear plenty of people are still doing it despite the increased penalties, including the officer at roadside serving as the judge and jury for the short term penalties. The answer from groups like MADD seems to be more of this, even while they say it’s not working.
Perhaps we could try more preventative options? More use of ignition interlock, pushing automakers to add less intrusive technology to prevent vehicles from being operated when the driver is intoxicated, an alcohol tax to help fund more late night transit or ride share subsidy or more RIDE checks?
I have no insight into the wisdom of these but they seem more compelling than simply cranking up the penalties every few years and entirely eroding the civil liberties of drivers
So their cases can be thrown out of court for taking too long. Until the judge shortage is solved, harsher penalties just means more cases thrown out.