Stormzy: Rapper gets nine-month driving ban for using phone
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An off-duty police officer caught the rapper using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.
  • Noel_Skum@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    4 days ago

    In some Nordic countries I believe fines are tied to your annual income so a fine - in theory - should hurt everyone the same.

    • glimse@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 days ago

      I’ve heard that, too, and think most fines should be that way. The rich “get away” with a lot because they can afford the fines.

      • Noel_Skum@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        4 days ago

        Many years ago I was on a train with my astronomically wealthy friend. We wanted a smoke but it was banned. Late night train, long journey, no other passengers. When the ticket inspector turned-up my friend tried to pay two fines in cash and then sparked-up a cigarette…