Part of the central problem is still the reckless driver who did harm, if s/he is charged something less than jail time, that doesn't physically stop the person from still driving even though the local law and fine imposed clearly indicated person is forbidden.
ie. drunk drivers who have hurt someone/property. I met a woman who was incensed that her father who was an alcholic, did have his license suspended SEVERAL times, yet he just merely got into the car and still drove. The authorities didn't take away his license.
Physically taking the driver's license away would be lst (though minor) step..since some people use it for local photo I.D. when they are doing whatever within their own country. But jail time for several years would be better.
Wonder how the restrictions of cell phone use while car driving in some jurisdictions is effective. Probably too soon for a track record of case law.
The tough part also is be willing to spend money to have a lawyer represent you if you were wrongfully injured/killed by a driver. Many bad things happend but litigation doesn't occur because this next step could become seriously expensive.
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