And neither does "drunk driving".
That's actually kind of my point -- these license plates will never and could never warn us of all the dangers around us, it just shames previous offenders of a particular flavor. Why not ignition locks? Why not license revocations? In other words, why not just stick with solutions that actually prevent drunk driving, rather than shaming drivers for previous behavior?
And neither does "drunk driving".
In 2010, 10,228 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for nearly one-third (31%) of all traffic-related deaths in the United States.1
We already have mandatory ignition interlock after a conviction of drunk driving and license suspension of min. of one year for a first offense. They are not working well enough. I think this is a great idea and another benefit would be the cops could pull the driver over for a spot check at any time.
We already have mandatory ignition interlock after a conviction of drunk driving and license suspension of min. of one year for a first offense. They are not working well enough. I think this is a great idea
and another benefit would be the cops could pull the driver over for a spot check at any time.
DUI should be a capitol offence.P.E.I. drunk drivers' vehicles could get special plates - Prince Edward Island - CBC News
I'm not personally so interested in the shaming aspect of the idea, but I kind of like the prospect of being able to identify a repeat-risk drunk driver while I'm on the roads. Have you ever seen someone swerve while in front of you and yell, "Jesus! Is he drunk or something??" Now for the first time (at least if you live on Prince Edward Island) you'll get to think, "Yep! Might be!" and then put a nice and cozy distance between you and that driver.
Do you think repeat DUI offenders should be easily identifiable on the roads (besides how they're driving, of course)?
P.E.I. drunk drivers' vehicles could get special plates - Prince Edward Island - CBC News
I'm not personally so interested in the shaming aspect of the idea, but I kind of like the prospect of being able to identify a repeat-risk drunk driver while I'm on the roads. Have you ever seen someone swerve while in front of you and yell, "Jesus! Is he drunk or something??" Now for the first time (at least if you live on Prince Edward Island) you'll get to think, "Yep! Might be!" and then put a nice and cozy distance between you and that driver.
Do you think repeat DUI offenders should be easily identifiable on the roads (besides how they're driving, of course)?
P.E.I. drunk drivers' vehicles could get special plates - Prince Edward Island - CBC News
I'm not personally so interested in the shaming aspect of the idea, but I kind of like the prospect of being able to identify a repeat-risk drunk driver while I'm on the roads. Have you ever seen someone swerve while in front of you and yell, "Jesus! Is he drunk or something??" Now for the first time (at least if you live on Prince Edward Island) you'll get to think, "Yep! Might be!" and then put a nice and cozy distance between you and that driver.
Do you think repeat DUI offenders should be easily identifiable on the roads (besides how they're driving, of course)?
Won't someone please think of the children!!!!
God, I can't wait till we can have a debate on DUI where that dumbass argument isn't hauled out.
P.E.I. drunk drivers' vehicles could get special plates - Prince Edward Island - CBC News
I'm not personally so interested in the shaming aspect of the idea, but I kind of like the prospect of being able to identify a repeat-risk drunk driver while I'm on the roads. Have you ever seen someone swerve while in front of you and yell, "Jesus! Is he drunk or something??" Now for the first time (at least if you live on Prince Edward Island) you'll get to think, "Yep! Might be!" and then put a nice and cozy distance between you and that driver.
Do you think repeat DUI offenders should be easily identifiable on the roads (besides how they're driving, of course)?
Won't somebody please think of the assholes who commit attempted vehicular manslaughter!!!
I have no problem with violent criminals being denied the right to own a gun. I have no problem with convicted pedophiles not being allowed to live near schools. And I have no problem with people who endanger the lives of others by driving drunk being publicly identified as the lethal hazard they are.
....so far.How about somebody who gets busted for driving drunk, but didn't hurt anybody or cause any property damage?
....so far.
In your link the CDC cites the NHTSB which is an untrustworthy source.
DUI laws are based on the premise that you will cause unspecified damage to unspecified people or property at some unspecified location at some unspecified time in the future.Right, so far. That's how our justice system is supposed to work, isn't it? Aren't we supposed to stick to punishing people for what they've actually done, as a pose to what they might someday do?
A little nookie on the side doesn't kill 10,228 per year (unless that nookie is happening in speeding vehicles).
Forget the plates :shrug: Drink drive and you're an idiot. Repeat offenders should face jail time that increases in length with each conviction. Anyone caught drink driving while already disqualified for drink driving should also face mandatory imprisonment and their vehicles should be impounded while they are awaiting sentencing.