A €700,000 Speeding Fine: Could This Be the Future of Fair Punishment?

The Global Debate on Justice Behind the Wheel

A speeding fine of tens of thousands of euros sounds outrageous — yet in countries like Switzerland and Finland, it’s been the norm for years. There, your income determines the size of the penalty.

The idea behind it is simple: if a fine is meant to be a punishment, shouldn’t it sting equally for everyone? A millionaire barely notices a €200 ticket, while for someone earning minimum wage, it could mean skipping groceries. That question — what’s truly fair punishment? — is sparking conversation far beyond Europe’s borders.

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