Fines at HIgh Levels: A high cost fine is for three reasons;
Punitive
Correctional
Inhibitive
As to punitive, $700 is cruel, unusual, unfair and unjust. The punishment does not fit the crime, especially given the arbitrary nature of traffic offences and their enforcement.
As to correctional, in the article I explained how it made no difference to my driving. Before the fine I set the cruise control at a level just above the speed limits, and I did so after receiving the fine. Is till overtook vehicles in the overtaking sections.
As to inhibitive, firstly I didnt know they were so high. But would it have mattered, as I got caught when overtaking, not when driving on cruise control. I also overtook cars (as did other drivers) during the whole trip.
It is a Helmet vs Sanderz fine, where Lib/Lab have elevated it in a show of \"tough on crime\" one-up-manship.
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Punitive
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Correctional
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Inhibitive
As to punitive, $700 is cruel, unusual, unfair and unjust. The punishment does not fit the crime, especially given the arbitrary nature of traffic offences and their enforcement. As to correctional, in the article I explained how it made no difference to my driving. Before the fine I set the cruise control at a level just above the speed limits, and I did so after receiving the fine. Is till overtook vehicles in the overtaking sections. As to inhibitive, firstly I didnt know they were so high. But would it have mattered, as I got caught when overtaking, not when driving on cruise control. I also overtook cars (as did other drivers) during the whole trip. It is a Helmet vs Sanderz fine, where Lib/Lab have elevated it in a show of \"tough on crime\" one-up-manship. cam