The Swiss have it right - Fines based on severity of crime and income

[liberal N proud]

Swede could face huge speeding fine — up to $962,000
He drove so fast in Mercedes that it took him nearly half a mile to stop

One Swedish motorist could be facing a gargantuan speeding fine — up to $962,000 — after he was caught driving 180 mph along a Swiss motorway.

Police seized the Swede's driver's license and 570-horsepower black Mercedes-Benz after he was released from police custody, The Local, a website that covers Swedish news, reported. He could face a penalty of up to 1 million Swiss francs — or $962,000 — depending on his income level, The Local reported.

In Switzerland speeding fines are based on the severity of the offense and the offender's income level.

Police said the 37-year-old motorist was driving so fast in this $240,000 sports car that it took him nearly half a mile to stop.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38660951/ns/world_news-europe/

Makes me feel much better about the $40 speeding fine I picked up in Switzerland last year.

[virgogal]

1. He sounds like an absolute madman.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

3. I'm thinking "stubby" might be a more accurate moniker.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

2. I could definitely support progressive fines

[Tesha]

4. "Day fines" are found in several places in Europe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day-fine