Harsher penalties to stop menace

While many are alarmed at the disregard for the speed limit by some reckless and drunk drivers and have called for more severe punishment to end such lawlessness, there appears to be more talk than action by those in authority.

It is almost guaranteed that road accidents and even fatalities will rise if this foolishness continues, therefore we cannot afford to ignore this troubling menace on the roads.

Now is time for the police to mount a serious, meaningful and sustained campaign to discourage the unruliness.

Harsher penalties must be imposed on all reckless drivers.

There should be lengthy incarceration, hefty fines, suspension of driving permits and the impounding of vehicles.

Delinquent drivers should also be mandated to attend defensive driving classes so they can be taught the true meaning of discipline and how to be wise when using the road.

They must be held accountable for their actions. Such measures will also go a long way toward reducing traffic accidents, tailgating, obscene gestures, overusing of car horns, erratic and unsafe lane changes, headlight flashing, people getting out of the car to carry out verbal attacks or physical violence and fatalities on the roads.

If society stands idly by and does nothing or turns a blind eye to delinquent road users, more will perish on the roads.

Simon Wright Chaguana