John Ducker: Why are reckless drivers still allowed to drive?

The horrific July 2021 crash in downtown Vancouver that seriously injured a pedestrian and father, and killed his two-year-old daughter, Ocean, provides a disturbing perspective on the world of those drivers amongst us who just don’t get it.

It’s hard to disagree with the ruling. If running a red light became a marked departure of driving norms around here the jails would be overflowing. There have been several arguments made in the media that a more appropriate charge would have been “driving without due care and attention” under B.C.’s motor vehicle act. That’s hindsight. Police and crown counsel undoubtedly analyzed that and took their best shot. The crown is however appealing the decision.

Since 2014, Moshfeghi Sadeh has incurred 24 driving offences, including: driving without a licence; excessive speeding; disobeying red lights; violating driver’s licence restrictions and; causing unnecessary noise — to name just a few.There will be a coroner’s inquest into the senseless death of two-year-old Ocean, though that will no doubt still be several years down the line — a failing of our system in its own right.

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