Drunk Drivers Research Paper

The punishment for alcohol related offenses during 1970 's and the early 1980 's was limited to no more than a fine or a night in jail. With so many victims of such a preventable offense, many Canadians were left wondering whether a drunk driver should have the right to still get behind the wheel. The answer can be found by analyzing Canada 's judicial system in its entirety, as well as the negative effects to the offender and society, that would result in the immediate loss of a driver 's license after a drunken driving conviction. The federal government needs to punish offenders of drunk driving, but it is to the ultimate benefit of society to impose a "one strike" system whereby any second time offender would immediately lose their drivers license.

Since the early 1980s the federal government has severely toughened the penalties for impaired driving. A first conviction for impaired driving carries a minimum fine of $600 and a potential driving ban of up to three years. Second-time offenders face a minimum of 14 days in prison and a possible driving ban of five years. Triple offenders face
For a drunk driver to permanently lose there license on their first conviction, has several material and negative repercussions. Firstly, there is the distinct possibility that upon first conviction the offender would never repeat, in which case the permanent loss of their license would be much too severe. Secondly, the breathalyzer test is not always completely accurate, and there have been cases in the past where people have been convicted when they in fact they might not have been in violation of Canadian law. The purpose of punishment for drunk drivers, and in fact any criminals, is not to put them at a future disadvantage, but rather to insure that they will not place a further burden on