There are two opinions when dealing with driving offences.
While
some think that we must give strict punishments to reduce traffic accidents, others believe that other measures would be more appropriate. Personally, I think that strict punishment could help , Linking Words
along with
preventing campaigns.
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Firstly
, severe consequences could help to deter drivers from committing driving mistakes. The fact that they could lose their license or have to pay a fine , which no one wants to do, could deter them from driving anyhow. Linking Words
For instance
, a person who is in financial difficulty and drives to work every day would not take the risk of losing their license or paying a considerable fine because they need the money and Linking Words
as well as
taking the car every day.
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Secondly
, there are other possible measures by which traffic accidents could Linking Words
also
be dealt with, and they are prevention campaigns. The use of prevention on the risks taken for driving offences could help drivers to realise the consequences of their actions, which could be tragic. Linking Words
For example
, a campaign took place by the French government in 2021 showing a video where a whole family died after an accident. blaming the driver for not respecting the speed limit. The result was that 71% of those polled who claimed to have watched the video changed the way they drive and were more careful.
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To conclude
, I personally believe that there are many ways of making the roads safer. The severe repressions can help people drive more safely. Linking Words
Although
there are other alternatives , like watching videos of fatal accidents to raise awareness and prevent road risks .Linking Words