Many evils in society today exist because they have been allowed to proliferate unchecked. Once these evils reach the zenith, critics hold the ‘relevant authorities’ culpable for their earlier inaction. At this point, the problem has usually reached such a level that it becomes extremely difficult to contain and eradicate. Instead, in societies characterized by wisdom and foresight, problems are adumbrated and proactive measures are taken to prevent the issue from ballooning into a monster. One such case is that of use of cell phones by drivers while driving.It is extremely important that this practice be discouraged by the use of heavy fines on all those who violate the driving rules.
For those who are still skeptic about any direct relationship between the chances of collision and the use of phone while driving, the following evidence will serve as an irrefutable claim: drivers who use phones increase their chance of collision by four times as compared to a driver who completely concentrates on his driving (“Driving requires your full attention”). To deny this irrefutable fact is like staring into the abyss and denying it is there. If such a direct relationship between accidents and cell phone use can be established, then why is not a measure to discourage it being undertaken? In fact, there is a crying need to employ some kind of discouraging tool in order to avoid the chances of accidents. One of the simplest and most convenient methods is the use of fines. By implementing a monetary form of punishment, violators are bound to come back on track and discard the habit of using cell phone while driving.
Whenever there is a threat in any part of the world from an expected flood or a volcanic eruption, measures are imperatively taken to evacuate that part of the land in order to prevent any untoward incident that may result in the loss of human lives. If the government fails to take these proactive measures, critics leave no stone unturned in casting aspersions at the credibility and the ability of the incumbent government. If preventive measures are taken at those occasions, then how can anyone justify the policy of no-action against something that is very clearly a major cause for road accidents? After all, numerous human lives are lost on the road as a result of car accidents. If even half of the accidents can be prevented by discouraging the use of cell phone by the use of fines, it will be a commendable achievement for humanity.
Multi-tasking is sometimes a habit of some people. They like the feeling of efficiency that they achieve by working on multiple tasks at a time. For example, an individual might be cooking, studying and listening to music at the same time. However, a point to ponder upon is how much risk is involved in each task? If the multi-tasking goes wrong, the dish that is being cooked will end up with more salt than needed or the topic studied might not have been retained properly. However, if multi-tasking goes wrong in the case of driving while texting, it can result in terrible injuries or even the death of a human. Keeping this in view, isn’t it necessary to deter drivers from texting or talking on the phone while driving by implementing heavy fines?
Human life is undoubtedly a very valuable and any form of measure to protect it is justified. Hence, the use of fines in order to act as a corrective and a preventive measure is the need of the hour.
Reference
“Driving Requires your Full Attention.” (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/distracted-driving/
