Why we should not raise the driving age?
If the driving age was raised to 18, high school students would be unable to drive themselves to work, so many would be unable to get employment before college. A raised driving age would also complicate many students’ mode of transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
Why raising the driving age is good?
There are some strong, data-based arguments to be made in favor of raising the minimum driving age. The rate of fatal crashes per mile driven is around half as high for teens aged 18 or 19 as for 16- and 17-year-olds. It is thought that raising the driving age to 18 could help lower the overall rate of fatal crashes.
What age group are the safest drivers?
Drivers age 80 and older have the highest rates of driver deaths. Drivers ages 60-69 were the safest drivers by most measures examined.
Does insurance cover impaired driving?
Section C dictates that there is no coverage where the insured operates a vehicle while under an intoxicating influence of drugs or alcohol, or permits someone else to operate the vehicle while intoxicated. This means that if a drunk driver crashes their vehicle, their insurance is not going to respond to pay for it.
Is your insurance void if drink driving?
Your insurance is invalid if you drink and drive Your car insurance won’t necessarily be invalid if you’re drink driving. However, if you’ve been in an accident whilst driving under the influence, your insurance company could refuse to pay out for your repairs or injury claims.
Will my insurance cover me if I was drunk?
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal, obviously. However, if you drive drunk and cause a car accident, your car insurance policy will pay for damages you cause — up to the liability limits of your policy.
What happens if you crash under the influence?
The penalties range from a fine to a term of imprisonment, and you will lose your licence for a period of time. If the court makes an order under section 10, there is no criminal conviction recorded, no disqualification or fine imposed.
Will Geico drop you for a DUI?
A DUI most often affects your insurance for between three and five years following a conviction. For example, Geico won’t let drivers qualify for their lowest rates for 35 months after a violation, including a DUI You may need to keep an SR-22 form on file for three to five years.
What happens if you cause an accident while drunk?
In many cases, causing a serious injury in an accident while driving drunk can be considered a felony, depending on the severity of the injuries and other factors. This means you will likely face thousands of dollars in fines, loss of driving privileges, and jail or prison time.
Are drunk drivers always at fault?
California law says no. A drunk driver, while guilty of a criminal offense, isn’t automatically at-fault in an automobile accident. Most people are absolutely shocked when told this. But, under California law, certain circumstances must apply for a drunk driver to be held liable for the other driver’s losses.
Can you sue if a drunk driver hits you?
California law allows you to sue another driver if you have been the victim of a drunk driving accident. This accident must have been caused by the defendant operating their vehicle while intoxicated or otherwise impaired, thereby guaranteeing you the right to sue for various damages.
What happens if you drive while legally intoxicated?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal in every state. So, anyone who’s convicted of a DUI will face penalties that might include fines, jail time, and license suspension. But when a DUI involves an accident, the driver may also be liable for injuries and property damage that result.