Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
If/when €180 ($234 equivalent) and 6 points (18 points in 5 years mandates medical and psychological assessment) penalties are implemented and enforced in the U.S., with no significant change to the bicycling environment in urban areas, the miniscule rate of adult cycling for transportation in urban areas will shrink to infinitesimal.
What should happen is that gas prices should be taxed more to build cycling infrastructure. In addition, a portion of the revenue generated from vehicular infractions should be spent on cycling infrastructure.
I also disagree with you as the fines are both the same price (car or bike). It seems that people get speeding tickets all the time and that doesn't prevent them from driving?