Following a series of incidents of drunk driving, legislators propose to enforce stricter laws to curb further increase in the number of innocent victims. The most unforgettable incident occurred at Lok Ma Chau, it was a catastrophic accident. Besides, a man being drunk and insisted driving under his conscience; had caused a taxi driver and a passenger to die for his irresponsibility. Clearly, the man was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.
Some say though the convicted in this case received a light punishment compared to past examples. On account of this light penalty, the families of the victims considered it to be unfair to the fatality. Henceforth, they decided to appeal to a higher court. They along with lawmakers believe that a heavier sentence should be imposed for drink driving to reflect the seriousness of the offense.
Some say though the convicted in this case received a light punishment compared to past examples. On account of this light penalty, the families of the victims considered it to be unfair to the fatality. Henceforth, they decided to appeal to a higher court. They along with lawmakers believe that a heavier sentence should be imposed for drink driving to reflect the seriousness of the offense.
According to the current legislation, the maximum penalty for dangerous driving is 5 years imprisonment and a fine of $5000; the maximum penalty for drunk driving is 3 years imprisonment and a fine of $25000. Due to the unbalanced punishment, the number of car accidents keep increasing, thus the growing number of casualties can reflect that the current legislation can’t make offenders to deter from committing speed or drunk driving. The legislation’s main aim is for road users to be alert and to reduce offenders from committing dangerous driving.
This arouses the government and public concern towards the policy of traffic rules and we hope to adopt a stricter penalty. Therefore, the government has enacted a new traffic policy. Especially, emphasizing on drunk driving. The police have adopted the zero-tolerated strategy, where they can randomly test any drivers. If the instrument used for testing alcohol goes over standard, the driver will be charged drunk driving.
All in all, the police are doing their best to combat unsafe driving but it is merely anything when compared to your desire to keeping responsibility over one’s own action. Education is the fundamental measure for combating related crimes. The fundamental solution is to solve one’s driving attitude. In my opinion, if you choose to drive, you are in charge of those using the road - not only considering yourself, but to those you pose danger on namely: passengers, other drivers and pedestrians. Doubtless, drunk driving can never be tolerated!
This arouses the government and public concern towards the policy of traffic rules and we hope to adopt a stricter penalty. Therefore, the government has enacted a new traffic policy. Especially, emphasizing on drunk driving. The police have adopted the zero-tolerated strategy, where they can randomly test any drivers. If the instrument used for testing alcohol goes over standard, the driver will be charged drunk driving.
All in all, the police are doing their best to combat unsafe driving but it is merely anything when compared to your desire to keeping responsibility over one’s own action. Education is the fundamental measure for combating related crimes. The fundamental solution is to solve one’s driving attitude. In my opinion, if you choose to drive, you are in charge of those using the road - not only considering yourself, but to those you pose danger on namely: passengers, other drivers and pedestrians. Doubtless, drunk driving can never be tolerated!
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