Comments on: Tougher Georgia DUI Laws Proposed

By: Ron Hyat

Ron Hyat — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:21:08 +0000

Again, if it were about safety, the government would provide 24/7 cars and drivers for habitual violators. It would be less costly to society than the current system.

By: dmatson

dmatson — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:52:44 +0000

Very good points. Unfortunately, politicians are too often just trying to appear tough on crime, instead of actually benefiting public safety and welfare.
Well said!

By: RC

RC — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:37:29 +0000

DUI IS OF COURSE SOMETHING TO TAKE VERY SERIOUSLY.HOWEVER,ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. IF SOMEONE MAKES A MISTAKE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND HAS NEVER BEEN A THREAT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THEN IT IS ONLY FAIR TO GIVE THEM THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT. THE LAWS ARE PRETTY HARSH RIGHT NOW AND INCREASING THE DUI PENALTIES ON FIRST TIME OFFENDERS MAY NOT MAKE A DRAMATIC DIFFERENCE IN SAFETY. IT MIGHT BE A BETTER IDEA TO EDUCATE PEOPLE MORE ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF DRINKING AND DRIVING THROUGH THE MEDIA AND FREE MAIL OUTS. ALSO, IF A SAFETY COURSE ON DUI IS OFFERED AT A NOMINAL FEE TO EVERY DRIVER AND A SMALL INSURANCE DISCOUNT COULD BE APPLIED UPON COMPLETION, THIS COULD RESULT IN A WIN WIN SITUATION FOR EVERYONE.