• ladicius@lemmy.world
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      2 years ago

      Germany the same. Small fine, three month without license, that’s it for killing a human being.

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        2 years ago

        If we’re talking about an honest accident then how long do you think the jail term should be?

        • sbv@sh.itjust.works
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          2 years ago

          “honest accident” is the crux of the question. If the driver was doing everything perfectly and some other party was entirely responsible for the accident, not much (maybe none?).

          But, at least in my corner of Canada, most drivers are not behaving responsibly or adhering to the law. Speeding, following too closely, illegally passing, and using phones while driving are common. If a driver kills someone while doing something overtly dangerous, they deserve jail time.

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          2 years ago

          If we’re talking about an honest accident

          There is no such thing.