According to the traffic violation inquiry network, accidents caused by drunk driving have happened frequently recently. People can not tell which driver is a drunk driver from the car windows, but the recurring news of drunk driving hurting people in various places has made every traveler fearful.
Drunk driving danger is a simple problem - it threatens the safety of pedestrians and drivers, and relates to the safety and happiness of millions of families. In a drunk driving accident, if a child is run over, the hope of a family will be destroyed; if an adult dies, it may cause a family to lose its "pillar". Data shows that in Beijing this year, 81 fatal accidents have been caused by drunk driving, among which 86 people died from drunk driving and 11 people died from driving after drinking.
In daily life, there are such people who can drive and have cars. They know that drunk driving will be condemned by the public, and once found, they will be fined and penalized points; if an accident happens, they will face the risk of imprisonment... But sadly, in the face of bloody drunk driving accidents, the number of this group does not seem to decrease.
Why do drunk drivers dare to go on the road? There are three reasons:
Firstly, lack of public education and inadequate awareness of traffic safety. The media reported that many drivers confidently claimed that drinking would not affect their "driving skills" and "as long as they were conscious, there would be no problem with driving." Where does this侥幸 psychology come from? Looking at all aspects involved before and after drunk driving, whether it is bars or restaurants as consumption venues, or drivers or passengers as consumers, they all have an "indifferent" attitude towards drunk driving. Obviously, our society has not yet formed an atmosphere of "not driving after drinking". And this kind of safety awareness should be cultivated from schools, including universities, high schools, primary schools, and even kindergartens. Foreign experiences have already proven this point.
Secondly, the lack of social morality. Although the traffic police department strictly checks drunk driving almost every day, it's like "for every action, there is a counteraction". Some restaurants even offer "reminder" services - arranging dedicated personnel to check if there are traffic police around the restaurant and reminding the drivers who have consumed alcohol to avoid the nearby roads where inspections are likely to occur. In the exposed drunk driving cases, many vehicles had multiple traffic violation records. However, some drunk drivers still cling to the mentality of "money can fix everything" or "can handle things after an accident", reflecting not only their own lack of basic moral awareness but also the common lack of social morality.
Thirdly, low cost of violations and insufficient punishment for drunk drivers by law. There are tens of thousands of intersections in each city. Even if the traffic police check every night and day, the probability of being caught for drunk driving is still very low. The reason is "limited police force, inspections usually focus on busy intersections and elevated intersections, taking small roads can avoid inspection". Currently, the heaviest penalty for drunk driving and other illegal acts in China is 15 days of administrative detention, a fine of 1500 yuan, suspension of license for 6 months, and deduction of 12 points. Only when major traffic accidents causing serious injury or death occur, criminal responsibility will be pursued.
In the past 30 years of reform and opening up, Chinese cities have expanded and the economy has accelerated. The number of new cars entering the market each year has increased dramatically, and more and more people are driving. According to statistics, 130 million people in the country have driving licenses. The increasingly tense relationship between people, vehicles, and roads is forming new challenges and constraints on interpersonal relationships in society. This not only reminds us that raising the cost of drunk driving violations and revising relevant laws and regulations is urgent, but also calls for the whole society to form a good traffic safety atmosphere, establish traffic safety awareness among all citizens, and respect others and life.
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