Originally Posted by
86az135i
I fail to see how honest and careless are synonyms.
"Careless" is difficult to prove without trusted witnesses. "Honest" can be determined by lack of a criminal record in court very easily.
100% of motorists have lapses. The judge has lapses behind the wheel. Every motorist on a jury has lapses. The cops have lapses. They will all be very hesitant to throw stones unless there is evidence the driver was knowingly impaired or the act was intentional.
So everybody answer this: When was the last time you pulled your car over to the curb and took a nap until the sun went down because the setting/rising sun was directly in front of you? Unless your answer is 100% of the times, then you are at risk of being THAT driver. And being a regular guy, nonviolent offender in prison. Who does that really serve? Certainly not the community as a whole. Or that guy's family. Accident claims are a civil matter for a reason. This is how family members get restitution after an accident.