Belgian party proposes income-based speeding fines to address fairness concerns

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A Belgian political party proposes income-based speeding fines, arguing the current system is unfair. The PTB party believes fixed fines disproportionately impact low-income individuals while being less deterrent for the wealthy, citing examples from Norway and Switzerland. The Vias Institute, while agreeing on the unequal impact, favors a points-based license system over income-based fines.


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