In some countries, traffic fines are adjusted based on the offender’s income - a system known as "day fines" - to ensure that penalties are equally impactful regardless of wealth. This approach aims to create fairness by making fines proportionate to the driver’s ability to pay, rather than applying the same flat rate to everyone. Proponents argue that income-based fines make penalties more equitable, as flat fines may be insignificant to the wealthy but burdensome to low-income individuals. Opponents argue that penalties should be consistent for all drivers to maintain fairness under the law, and that income-based fines could create resentment or be difficult to enforce.
@ISIDEWITH2 days2D
No
@B4FFSL64hrs4H
The rich are affected far less than the poor. It is less punishing the more wealth you have, making you essentially exempt from traffic fines. A millionaire wouldn’t blink at a fine that would devastate a low income household and they would keep breaking the law.
@B4F9SGD6hrs6H
Yes, but only should apply to those on welfare or disability, and pensioners.
@B4FDT5F 4hrs4H
No, you can't excuse someone over breaking the law with how broke or rich they are, don't do the crime if you don't have the time.
@B4FHCQQ2hrs2H
Penalty for traffic violations should be staggered to the severity of the violation and if they are repeat violators.
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