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A driver who plowed through a group of cyclists in Arizona, killing 2 and injuring 11, faces a one year prison sentence. His driver’s license will also be suspended for six months. (www.azfamily.com)
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[–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

In my country falling asleep on the wheel (or just driving a car while being too fatigued to drive safely) is a crime punishable with up to 5 years and that's if you hurt nobody.

Driving while fatigued is on par with driving drunk or under the influence of drugs.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    Well you have to understand that conservative states are more worried about peoples' right to transit than their right to safety. As a result, these sorts of things always get a low punishment while things like marijuana get harsher sentences.

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