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In Ireland we have a system where you can contest any of these automated fines in court. The problem is that the fines and penalty points double should you cont
by dmoo 12y ago
In Ireland we have a system where you can contest any of these automated fines in court. The problem is that the fines and penalty points double should you contest and lose.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_points_in_Ireland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_points_in_Ireland
- kudu 12y agoHow is that even legal? It seems like it would infringe on the requirement of due process anywhere in the world.
- koenigdavidmj 12y agoThat's just a more formalized version of a plea bargain. (Whether plea bargains are just as much a due process violation is not part of my post.)
- ascotan 12y agoIn an effort to force people that can't afford to pay a double fine from seeking justice through the legal system? Nice.
- ksikka 12y agoIt's funny that they make it like a game. Actually it's a lot like challenging a word in scrabble.
- lotsofmangos 12y agoAlternately, you could change your name to Prawo Jazdy.