Traffic fines based on income

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kowenicki said:
Stupid idea. And saying rich people just get away with all crimes as they can afford a lawyer is a very naive and silly statement. I do hate envy and jealousy, its so weak.

As for traffic offences, introduce a point system as in the UK. The fine is then secondary.

In the UK you are given 3 points for speeding, points expire after 3 years. Accumulate more than 12 points and you lose your license. Now that's a deterrent.

We have that system here too, it's a much better deterrent then only a fine.
http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-roads/understanding-demerit-points
You lose it for 30 days the first time you run out and may have to take your license test again. Then you end up with half the points for 2 years and can lose it for 6 months if you still don't get it.
Love this one "2 points for Towing people — on toboggans, bicycles, skis" :)

Of course the truly rich don't care as they don't drive themselves. They'll simply get another chauffeur.