The Local Police Want to Convince Drivers to Obey the 55

question 27

Multiple Choice

The local police want to convince drivers to obey the 55 miles per hour speed limit on the highways. The police chief is convinced that doubling speeding fines is the answer. You've just read the section of Chapter 6 that deals with insufficient punishment. What would you say to him?

• A) "That's not the way to change drivers' attitudes about obeying the speed limit."
• B) "Good idea. That way, drivers will change their attitudes about speeding."
• C) "That won't work if officers don't enforce the speed limits."
• D) "Make sure the severe punishment is swift and certain."

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