Some people think that strict punishments for driving
offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe
that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss
both these views and give your own opinion.
People have differing views
with regard to the question of how to make our roads safer. In my view, both
punishments and a range of other measures can be used together to promote
better driving habits.
On the one hand, strict
punishments can certainly help to encourage people to drive more safely.
Penalties for dangerous drivers can act as a deterrent, meaning that people
avoid repeating the same offence. There are various types of driving penalty,
such as small fines, licence suspension, driver awareness courses, and even
prison sentences. The aim of these punishments is to show dangerous drivers
that their actions have negative consequences. As a result, we would hope that
drivers become more disciplined and alert, and that they follow the rules more
carefully.
On the other hand, I believe
that safe driving can be promoted in several different ways that do not punish
drivers. Firstly, it is vitally important to educate people properly before
they start to drive, and this could be done in schools or even as part of an
extended or more difficult driving test. Secondly, more attention could be paid
to safe road design. For example, signs can be used to warn people, speed bumps
and road bends can be added to calm traffic, and speed cameras can help to
deter people from driving too quickly. Finally, governments or local councils
could reduce road accidents by investing in better public transport, which
would mean that fewer people would need to travel by car.
In conclusion, while
punishments can help to prevent bad driving, I believe that other road safety
measures should also be introduced.