I get exasperated by people who argue that bicyclists need to obey the law more. Automobile drivers are the ones who are figuratively (if you believe in Global Warming) as well as literally (in the case of Bobby Cann) killing us off. No amount of law abiding will bring back this young bicyclist, who was struck by a drunk driver high on speed and adrenaline, while on his way home after work recently. Penalties for drunk, distracted, and negligent driving, especially when involving the loss of life are WAY too mild. I'm not saying that we need to lock people up and throw away their keys. Rather we need to make sure that the debt to society that be repaid include the permanent loss of driving privileges.
Link: http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130601/old-town/100k-bond-for-man-charged-with-dui-cyclists-death
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