Politics
Council of State Criticizes Plan to Increase Traffic Fines: 'Imbalance'
The Council of State has criticized Justice Minister David van Weel’s plan to raise traffic fines for minor offenses, citing a significant imbalance between these penalties and those for serious crimes. The advisory body noted that traffic fine amounts have risen by over 220 percent since 1994, while living costs increased by only 70 percent. Although the minister acknowledges this disparity, he argues that the increases are necessary to prevent a 30 million euro budget shortfall. However, the Council of State contends that fines should serve as punishment rather than revenue generation, urging the government to restore balance instead of further raising minor offense penalties.
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