Sales of supercars on the rise

[KopiKat]

Be careful what you wish for. For a $1,000 road tax car and 2 demerit points, you are looking at a fine of $1,000,000.

I think that's the point yeokiwi was trying to make - that it would be a very effective deterrant!

For the ultra rich, even that may not be a deterrent. At most, a small pain that'll quickly go away (some go casino and lose Millions without even blinking their eye). A fine may even become a 'badge of honour' to some, especially those who're driving such expensive cars to show off in the first place.

I propose something more drastic. A mandatory jail sentence for those where people are killed or even injured if it's due to recklessness (above speed limits) / drunken driving. See if any ultra rich person still wants to take the risk?

See how effective the panalty was in drastically reducing Kidnapping / Possession of Fire Arms? Especially if people are caught and sentenced ...