Which countries have progressive penalty systems?

Answer

Many countries in Europe (including Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain) have a general demerit points system in which repeated traffic violations within a certain period of time can lead to withdrawal of the licence [5]. In addition to demerit points systems nearly all countries also have more severe, increasing penalties for drivers who have been apprehended for the second time for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or for a serious traffic violation. The principle of progressive financial fines that increase more rapidly as more violations are committed, is not yet applied in any of the countries.

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Progressive penalty systems in traffic

A progressive penalty system encompasses heavier or more far-reaching sanctions being imposed as one commits more offences.

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