“Checkpoints and Other Accident Preventive Measures”

I just read this article, “Southern California Checkpoints Prevent Hit And Run Accidents”, posted August 16 which recounts the unusual way undertaken by police to curb road accidents in the area of Los Angeles and several other southern California counties. The article mentioned the setting up of two to five checkpoints throughout the city to check on drunk drivers and people who drive cars without licenses.

The police chief said their program was successful as it helped reduced the incidents of road mishaps. The new system also proved to lower hit-and-run accidents. Since the program begun, police have already arrested 23 drivers without driver’s licenses, 5 under the influence if alcohol and 434 cars impounded.

Despite the success of the program, some people have reservations about it. Some of the reasons they cited is the way police handle the implementation of the law. Others said the checkpoints are only done to target illegal immigrants and Latinos. Hence, many people oppose the program.

Nevertheless, it seemed like an effective way to fight recklessness and bad driving habits. Some people may oppose this unconventional way but it gets the job done. I am sure a great number of people secretly agree with the idea of the checkpoint and support it.

There are several ways to prevent car accidents and one of them may be done in this manner. If objections over preventive measures such as this are done all the time, then we will surely need more accident lawyers to help us in the future.