What is it with all the distracted driver lately.

[Gator6x4]

I worked with a guy like that, after loosing his cars he proceeded to get a couple of DUIs on a bicycle, then it was public intoxication walking home. I guess they could take his shoes....

There is, Nothing society can do about stupidity.

 

[BravoXray]

There is, Nothing society can do about stupidity.

There are things that could be done, but few have the conviction or fortitude to do them. The public in general are too squeamish for proper punishments.

 

[Gator6x4]

There are things that could be done, but few have the conviction or fortitude to do them. The public in general are too squeamish for proper punishments.

“The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishments. This protection extends to both federal and state governments.It aims to ensure that punishments are humane and proportionate to the crime, evolving with society's standards of decency.”

 

[Eagle1]

Since decency is devolving the punishments should keep pace.

 

[D&D]

“The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishments. This protection extends to both federal and state governments.It aims to ensure that punishments are humane and proportionate to the crime, evolving with society's standards of decency.”

Yet it still exists. Please tell us how allowing persons who disregard our laws and injure others are punished by very lax sentences.
For example,

Man caught on video attacking pro-life protesters gets slap on wrist by judge

Patrick Brice, 28, was sentenced to home detention and probation for assaulting elderly pro-life activists outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Baltimore in 2023.

www.foxnews.com

 

[sklunk]

In PA to fix the texting low cost tickets, they have added a phone in hand rule/law.

In Pennsylvania, a new law prohibits using handheld cell phones and other electronic devices while driving, starting June 5th. This means holding a phone, even at a red light or in traffic, is illegal. Violations could result in a $50 fine after a one-year warning period, according to a YouTube video. The law, known as Paul Miller's Law, aims to reduce distracted driving and improve road safe.

But it is only a comparatively small fine so not sure it will be enforced.
However, I have seen that most ticket now add admin, police, fire and other fees to make them more worthwhile to enforce and make it cover the actual costs to have police and admin handle the ticket.

Also, the law went into effect 6/5/2025, but they are only going to give warnings (no tickets) until 6/5/2026.
I wonder how many people will get killed or maimed over the next 365 days ....

 

[RandyT]

This could of gone much worse. Wonder what the driver in the wrong lane was doing at the time. The learner permit driver probably will have PTSD.

Farina Woman Injured In Fiery Crash - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3

Effingham's News and Sports Leader

www.thexradio.com

 

[Runner]

I would be interested to know the accident rate for cops playing with their computers, phones and radios while driving their cruisers. Also would be interested to know the conviction/punishment rate for cops killing citizens in unnecessary chases leading to accidents.

 

[kenmbz]

I would be interested to know the accident rate for cops playing with their computers, phones and radios while driving their cruisers. Also would be interested to know the conviction/punishment rate for cops killing citizens in unnecessary chases leading to accidents.

And how many car jackers kill their victims.
Police chases need to be limited and a number of precincts have pulled back, but when the culprits are killers all bets are off..

 

[RandyT]

I would be interested to know the accident rate for cops playing with their computers, phones and radios while driving their cruisers. Also would be interested to know the conviction/punishment rate for cops killing citizens in unnecessary chases leading to accidents.

Like this one from 2007 Former Illinois trooper who caused crash that killed sisters gives up on driver’s license