Huge change to traffic fines in Australia proposed: Here's what it would mean for you
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Huge change to traffic fines in Australia proposed: Here's what it would mean for you

Daily Mail  

In Finland drivers are fined based on monthly income Calls have grown to change Australia's speeding fines from a flat-rate for all motorists to an amount based on a driver's income. In 2023, wealthy Finnish driver Anders Wiklöf was fined nearly $200,000 after being caught driving 32 km/h over the speed limit, with the fine based on his high income. The Finish-system means low-income earners caught speeding less than 10km/h over the limit would be fined $33, while those in the highest income bracket would be hit with a $295 fine. The Australia Institute's report explained Australia has a flat-rate system for traffic offences In 2023, wealthy Finnish driver Anders Wiklöf was fined almost $200,000 - based on his high income - after he was caught driving 32km/h above the speed limit In Australia, motorists are penalised based on a flat rate depending on the driving offence.

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South Australian Government announces speeding fine and fee increases to plug GST hole
5 years, 10 months ago

South Australian Government announces speeding fine and fee increases to plug GST hole

ABC  

The South Australian Government has announced increases to a raft of fees, fines and charges ahead of next month's state budget. Key points: SA speeding fines are set to increase by up to 60 per cent Treasurer Rob Lucas hopes to make up for $500 million in lost GST revenue The Liberal Party criticised the former Labor government's reliance on …

SA budget won't include sliding-scale speeding fines despite calls to end 'unfair revenue raising'
5 years, 11 months ago

SA budget won't include sliding-scale speeding fines despite calls to end 'unfair revenue raising'

ABC  

The introduction of speeding fines based on the offender's income has been ruled out for this year's South Australian budget, as motorists brace for an expected hike in fees, fines and charges. Mr Lucas stressed a decision had not yet been made on whether fees, fines and charges would be raised above the standard treasury indexation rate in this year's …

SA traffic fines 'unfair', highest in the country, Australia Institute says
8 years, 11 months ago

SA traffic fines 'unfair', highest in the country, Australia Institute says

ABC  

A report on South Australia's traffic fine system has called it "unfair" and suggested adopting Finland's approach by fining people based on their income. Key points: SA with the highest average speeding fine in Australia Finnish model proposed to issue fines based on income SA fines rose by up to 160 per cent between 2000 and 2012 Compiled by the …

Lower speed fines but higher demerits for SA
12 years, 10 months ago

Lower speed fines but higher demerits for SA

ABC  

Fines are being reduced for some speeding motorists in South Australia but demerits points will double, under changes announced by the SA Government. Fines will also be reduced but demerit points increased for speeding offences 15-45 kph above the limit. SA Police Minister Jennifer Rankine thinks the higher demerit points will be an effective deterrent to speeding, as drivers could …

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