Drivers not getting message (distracted driving)
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Drivers not getting message (distracted driving)
https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/2 ... ng-message
"Kelowna traffic cops busted more than two dozen distracted drivers or drivers not wearing seat belts on Thursday."
"One distracted driver was noted to have five previous convictions for using an electronic device while driving. "
Is it not time that it was $1,000 fine per infraction?
Multiple infractions - lose your licence for 12 months. Caught again after that within three years - lose your licence for 3 years.
It's an absolute epidemic of stupidity and entitlement.
"Kelowna traffic cops busted more than two dozen distracted drivers or drivers not wearing seat belts on Thursday."
"One distracted driver was noted to have five previous convictions for using an electronic device while driving. "
Is it not time that it was $1,000 fine per infraction?
Multiple infractions - lose your licence for 12 months. Caught again after that within three years - lose your licence for 3 years.
It's an absolute epidemic of stupidity and entitlement.
Last edited by lightspeed on Aug 18th, 2017, 6:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Drivers not getting message (distracted driving)
Those addicted to there cellphones will not stop until it hits there bottomline hard, which means there wallets.
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Re: Drivers not getting message (distracted driving)
GordonH wrote:Those addicted to there cellphones will not stop until it hits there bottomline hard, which means there wallets.
And their driving licences.
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Re: Drivers not getting message (distracted driving)
I seem to remember the fines along with points going up.. did this happen or no? Just saying so, as the driver in the article that had been caught 5 times should be receiving a hefty bill, along with points according to the article below from last year.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c ... -1.3610350
If it is still as the CBC article states, I find Castanets vague reference to the fine levels to be lacking a bit in their article, not a big deal, but some food for thought at least.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c ... -1.3610350
If it is still as the CBC article states, I find Castanets vague reference to the fine levels to be lacking a bit in their article, not a big deal, but some food for thought at least.
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Re: Drivers not getting message (distracted driving)
GordonH wrote:Those addicted to there cellphones will not stop until it hits there bottomline hard, which means there wallets.
lightspeed wrote:
And their driving licences.
A roadside suspension with car impounded for 48-72 hours and have to pay the associated fees I think might be warranted.
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Re: Drivers not getting message (distracted driving)
Kinda ironic that I'm reading this on the phone while waiting for light to change lol
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Re: Drivers not getting message (distracted driving)
Even Steven wrote:Kinda ironic that I'm reading this on the phone while waiting for light to change lol
The light turned green several seconds ago, PAY ATTENTION!!! *bleep* !
Heavy, slow traffic, someone approaches to leave a business lot, I slow to allow them the space.
Goof glances at the traffic build up and then goes straight to their electronics, when that happens they have now
missed the fact a little flow courtesy was even extended their way.
This has happened with enough frequency that I'm really going to consider not extending the
courtesy from now on.
Yer Idiots !
ETA: Overflow post that fits in with other threads....
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