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

It is true that stricter punishments will deter many motorists from driving dangerously or carelessly on the roads.

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, I strongly disagree that

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because there are alternative measures which would

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be effective. Stricter punishments will undoubtedly act as a deterrent

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so that motorists will think twice before committing traffic

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. It is often forgotten that motoring

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are, in fact, crimes. The full weight of the law should be applied in imposing a range of non-custodial sentences,

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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

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, including pedestrians. Those who drive

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intoxicated should serve a prison sentence, as is sometimes imposed in the UK

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because they endanger innocent lives.

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harsh penalties for offenders should be high on the government agenda, there are other steps which national and local authorities should take to improve

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, installing speed cameras has made drivers aware of the need to adhere to speed limits. Many authorities around the world have adopted

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very cost-effective measure.

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, traffic calming measures have succeeded in reducing the number of accidents, especially in built-up areas.

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, 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

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, it is not enough to be tough on traffic crimes by punishing more harshly those who violate the law. A range of

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measures should accompany harsher driving penalties.