Traffic penalties based on income levels would be both effective and equitable
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Traffic penalties based on income levels would be both effective and equitable

Live Mint  

India’s current traffic fine system enforces a uniform monetary penalty, regardless of an offender’s income. Finland introduced its ‘day-fine system’ in 1921, where fines are calculated based on daily disposable income, making penalties proportionate to the offender’s financial status. With the government’s income-tax slab system acting broadly as a benchmark, this is how slab-based penalties could work: Slab A: If the vehicle owner’s annual income is less than ₹4 lakh, the standard fine could apply. If an offence is committed by a low-income driver of a wealthy person’s car, then the penalty system would have to ensure that it’s the RC holder who bears the fine.

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Traffic fines need to be effective, not excessive

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ABC  

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