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The only way to improve road safety is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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It is true that stricter punishments will deter many motorists from driving dangerously or carelessly on the roads.
However
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this
 is the only way to improve lane freedom
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 because there are alternative measures which would
also
 be effective. Stricter punishments will undoubtedly act as a deterrent
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 so that motorists will think twice before committing traffic offences. It is often forgotten that motoring offences are, in fact, crimes. The full weight of the law should be applied in imposing a range of non-custodial sentences,
such
 as heavy fines, and the confiscation of driving licences. The letter of the law must be strictly implemented, banning offenders from the roads so they will no longer pose a danger to other road users, including pedestrians. Those who drive while intoxicated should serve a prison sentence, as is sometimes imposed in the UK
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 because they endanger innocent lives. While harsh penalties for offenders should be high on the government agenda, there are other steps which national and local authorities should take to improve roadway security.
Firstly
, installing speed cameras has made drivers aware of the need to adhere to speed limits. Many authorities around the world have adopted
this
 very cost-effective measure.
Secondly
, traffic calming measures have succeeded in reducing the number of accidents, especially in built-up areas.
Finally
, it is necessary to adopt a policy of conducting regular vehicle inspections, at authorised centres, to avoid accidents caused by mechanical failures. In conclusion, in order to improve drive freedom, it is not enough to be tough on traffic crimes by punishing more harshly those who violate the law. A range of roadway freedom measures should accompany harsher driving penalties.
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