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I'm hoping someone can explain the legal logic behind this. Texting while driving more dangerous than drinking and driving. But if you get in an accident while texting and kill someone, it doesn't seem like you get the jail time of someone who is drunk driving, which usually amounts to involuntary manslaughter. This doesn't make sense to me.
I'm hoping someone can explain the legal logic behind this. Texting while driving more dangerous than drinking and driving. But if you get in an accident while texting and kill someone, it doesn't seem like you get the jail time of someone who is drunk driving, which usually amounts to involuntary manslaughter. This doesn't make sense to me.
Do you have a specific example you are thinking of? What state?
I don't think it should be made illegal. I think if you get into an accident while texting or drinking, you should be considered uninsurable. No insurance company should take you on as a customer after that. Obviously, you don't take driving seriously and should never be trusted again.
I'm hoping someone can explain the legal logic behind this. Texting while driving more dangerous than drinking and driving. But if you get in an accident while texting and kill someone, it doesn't seem like you get the jail time of someone who is drunk driving, which usually amounts to involuntary manslaughter. This doesn't make sense to me.
The laws are different, throughout the country. No 'one size' fits all.
My sister was nearly killed by someone talking on a cell phone while driving.
I think the OP's statement is very valid.
However, I don't believe someone talking on their cell phone is criminal just like I don't believe someone who's drinking after having had a few drinks is criminal.
The problem is when it affects their driving.
I AM 100% behind DUI checkpoints any other road blocks to curtail bad driving behavior though. Increase patrols and actually ticket bad drivers rather than simply setting up revenue traps.
I dont think a lot of you are getting the point of my post. My point is that someone who has been drinking and kills someone in an accident is charged with involuntary manslaughter and sent to year behind bars. Someone who is texting and driving or eating and driving doesn't receive the same sentence.
I dont think a lot of you are getting the point of my post. My point is that someone who has been drinking and kills someone in an accident is charged with involuntary manslaughter and sent to year behind bars. Someone who is texting and driving or eating and driving doesn't receive the same sentence.
Both have to do with making a choice that can potentially cause harm to others.
Your argument is completely valid.
I agree with you. If anything, I think it would change some of our DUI laws in this country.
I don't think it should be made illegal. I think if you get into an accident while texting or drinking, you should be considered uninsurable. No insurance company should take you on as a customer after that. Obviously, you don't take driving seriously and should never be trusted again.
Just because they would be uninsurable doesn't mean they wouldn't keep driving. I didn't have car insurance for like 2 months one time because I didn't have the money, yet I still drove.
Just because they would be uninsurable doesn't mean they wouldn't keep driving. I didn't have car insurance for like 2 months one time because I didn't have the money, yet I still drove.
You were lucky. If you are stopped for any reason, aren't you asked for drivers license, tag receipt (whatever they call it) and insurance card? Lack any 1 of the 3 and you are in trouble.
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