A penalty-ruling that I like

TDK1044 · 01-08-10, 08:23 AM

I understand totally the point that Sky is making here, but I am uncomfortable with the degree of the fine being determined by how much a driver is worth financially. In a lot of cases in the US, cops giving out speening tickets has more to do with them acquiring money for their local City than anything else. The proposed scenario would effectively make it worth their while to profile the expensive cars rather than look at everyone so that they get more money.

I would prefer a system where more stringent penalties are applied to everyone in a fair way. If you are caught speeding at more than 10 over the limit, you get a $1000 fine and 5 points off your license. More than 20 over and it jumps to $2000 and suspension of license for one year. More than 25 over and your fine is $5000 and your car becomes the property of the City you are caught in.

01-08-10, 08:23 AM	#10
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I understand totally the point that Sky is making here, but I am uncomfortable with the degree of the fine being determined by how much a driver is worth financially. In a lot of cases in the US, cops giving out speening tickets has more to do with them acquiring money for their local City than anything else. The proposed scenario would effectively make it worth their while to profile the expensive cars rather than look at everyone so that they get more money. I would prefer a system where more stringent penalties are applied to everyone in a fair way. If you are caught speeding at more than 10 over the limit, you get a $1000 fine and 5 points off your license. More than 20 over and it jumps to $2000 and suspension of license for one year. More than 25 over and your fine is $5000 and your car becomes the property of the City you are caught in.