Traffic offenders Good to give first-timers a chance to learn from mistakes

I refer to the letter "Proposed changes to traffic rules send the wrong signal to road users" (Nov 20). While I share the writer's empathy for victims of dangerous driving and their families, I believe the proposed changes to traffic rules to prevent some offenders from being "overly punished" are reasonable and should not be dismissed outright.

- Gabriel Chia

Not all first-time offenders commit dangerous acts with malicious intent. A momentary lapse in judgment or inexperience can result in tragic consequences, but these cases differ greatly from those involving de