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There's this saying about how if something is punishable by a fine, then it's only illegal for poor people.
I don't even have to finish this do I
Finland's fine system at least tries: some fines scale based on the perp's monthly income.
Example: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/06/finnish-businessman-hit-with-121000-speeding-fine
I'm unshamedly proud of this. Apparently Switzerland has the same system.
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