Hit-and-run

I was reading some posts in a car forum and there was a recent post couple of hours ago regarding a hit-and-run accident in the wee hours of this morning. It involved 2 cars and a 3rd was involved as there were 2 of them having an illegal street race which ended up with one 'racer' colliding with an innocent other party. Lastest news is that one of the injured is in very critical condition and could go anytime due to excess loss of blood.

This is not something new as hit-and-run accidents have been in the headlines of late. A very good example is that of a certain celebrity from Mediacorp who hit a motorcyclist due to his ( i stress his) drunkedness. No names mentioned and he has paid the price by being put away in Queestown Remand Prison. I feel that such incidents are very unecessary as it reflects a sheer lack of responsibility. A very simple logic of not drinking and driving should be adhered too. If the unthinkable happens where one is involved in an accident, irreespective of whether there are any injuries, particulars should be exchanged and the last thing to do is to just flee the scene.

I really hope the authorities can relook at the penalties of hit-and -run and drink driving cases. Perhaps a fine and ban from driving with the possibility of a jail term should be increased. The fine I feel is just too light a punishment as money can be earned back. Increasing the jail term might serve as a deterrent to potential offenders. As for those caught street racing illegally, I think their cars should be inpounded, licenses revoked and if any damage is caused to others, the culprits should be made to pay for them.

In a nutshell, Drive safe and stay alive. If you drink don't drive & if you drive, don't drink.