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[-] wizzor@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 day ago

We have this in Finland, some rich people have been fined over 200k for speeding. No particular targeting of rich people noted.

[-] brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 day ago

In the US, a portion of that fine goes back to the police departments. Giving them a financial incentive to give tickets.

If the fines went to anything except the people giving the fines, then it could work here. But we were so stupid to couple the two in the first place.

[-] orclev@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

The fines should go towards paying for road repair and upkeep as well as public transit. Better and well maintained roads will cut down on accidents and better public transit would cut down on the number of cars in the road which is a win for everyone.

this post was submitted on 03 May 2026
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