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.
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Response rates from 1.7k Australia voters.
37% Yes |
63% No |
37% Yes |
63% No |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B5B3W6N1wk1W
Yes, but only for people with minimal incomes and they have had a reason for the violation that is worthy of lowering the penalty.
@B57NYYH2wks2W
Yes; penalties, for traffic violations, should be proportionate to the income of the driver, and, thus, adjusted according to this income bracket, to ensure that traffic fines retain their impact, regardless of wealth.
@B56NLN6 2wks2W
Yes but make it cheaper over all. Also make it so the police can toss out fines or let people off with a warning.
@B4N9LGV1mo1MO
Yes, but only for repeat or serious offenders from higher socioeconomic backgrounds.
@B4KZQCD1mo1MO
penalties for rich people should be community service instead of tickets
@B4JJCRG1mo1MO
IT DEPENDS. Speeding fine? Absolutely. Killed a child while under the influence? No, jail sounds like a fine solution regardless of your income.
@B4FZPTW1mo1MO
The traffic laws should be reviewed to suit modern day vehicles.
@B4F3MZQ1mo1MO
No it should be dependent on how many fines you’ve had previously. Like demerit points reset, your speeding fine should be limited not by speed but by volume in a 2 year period. 1 fine = $50, 2nd fine 50*2, 3rd fine $200 4th fine $200*4.
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