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

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Lessons from Switzerland and Finland

Both Switzerland and Finland have been testing this concept for years through what’s called the “day-fine system.” It calculates penalties based on daily income — meaning the more you earn, the higher your fine for the same offense. The system has led to jaw-dropping stories, like a Swiss driver fined nearly €100,000 for going 27 km/h over the limit, and a Swedish man paying an unbelievable €700,000 for a similar offense.

Still, researchers found that these income-based penalties cut down on repeat violations, at least in the short term. And they reveal something deeper about human behavior — that fairness might motivate us more than fear.

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