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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Response rates from 579 Green voters.
73% Yes |
27% No |
73% Yes |
27% No |
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Unique answers from Green voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9PW2LZ76mos6MO
In certain cases, like if the driver was texting, or using a mobile. It should be legal however, to look at (glance at) or tap on Sat Nav.
@9PK5T6D6mos6MO
Only where an incident or accident occurs and the distraction can be proven to be a contributory factor
@9PC9WTM6mos6MO
Yes, but only penalties which are not carceral. Driving bans should be longer and more rigidly enforced
@9MT73KC7mos7MO
Yes, but only where this has resulted in dangerous driving
@9NV5LVS7mos7MO
The penalty is currently 6 points + a fine, which seems fairly proportionate. Would be open to it if there were evidence it would improve road safety.
@9NN3R6Q7mos7MO
Not everyone is the same, many people across the world use phones while driving. Keep penalties sort of similar
@9MWRV7N7mos7MO
Yes, but penalties will have to be changed e.g time-out penalties, since financiel penalties arent enough of a deterent to some
@9MV4FB57mos7MO
Yes, but taking situations in context and the impact the actions actually had
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