229 Points And Still Driving

[All uphill]

I think when it comes to public safety locking people up is very justified.

The guy that got 3 years for selling dodgy Firesticks was no physical risk to anyone. Turf him out to make space for people that really do endanger us, have the Firestick guy do some community service that benefits society.

While a persistent banned or uninsured driver is in prison the rest of us are a little bit safer.

Spot on.

Incarceration is not great for rehabilitation and recovery - there are better options for that - but it does protect the public.

 

[simongt]

Would graduated fines be more effective - £500 per point ?

In one European country, can't recall which, apparently driving fines are allocated as a percentage of your income, thus all pay an evenly proportional amount.
Seems a fairer system.

 

[classic33]

In one European country, can't recall which, apparently driving fines are allocated as a percentage of your income, thus all pay an evenly proportional amount.
Seems a fairer system.

Finland