Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the growing calls to base speeding fines on income
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
October 14, 20244m 51s
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Over in Australia, there's growing calls to base speeding fines on the offending driver's individual income.
A new report by think tank The Australia Institute claims flat-rate traffic penalties for speeders are 'unfair' amid the current cost-of-living crisis.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this might bring down the death toll on Australian roads - but other solutions should be considered.
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