I read Jeff Nagel鈥檚 article on distracted driving (鈥淒eadly driving habits,鈥� The Leader, Feb. 4).

I find it appalling that we continue the rhetoric. The government finally introduced legislation banning the use of cellphones and texting while driving. Of course, this should have been implemented from the beginning, but that would have required common sense which seems to be sorely lacking these days.

It鈥檚 true when they say that a lot of people are addicted to these devices, but I believe that government, police, ICBC and all parties have to take a zero-tolerance position. There are a number of people who believe ICBC should not provide insurance coverage to those who cause accidents while distracted. There have also been million-dollar lawsuits against these drivers.

It is up to all of us to speak up. These distracted drivers are oblivious to the dangers and show a complete lack of respect to other drivers. We can鈥檛 keep allowing this to go on while people are being killed and maimed by these selfish people.

They should not only be severely fined, but also lose their insurance and be taken off our roads.

I also believe that car manufacturers have to be held accountable for technologies such as GPS, etc. and demonstrate that they are not distracting.

They say there are too many rules and regulations but not in this case. All parties have a duty to protect society and in turn, protect themselves and their loved ones.

F. Scarfe, Cloverdale