hmmm, mkay. Thank you for the explanation, BG.
Agree with the fact that community service would be more practical (and profitable) than jailing people for such stupid things as fines.

Quote Originally Posted by Banquo's Ghost
Well, it's the same in most countries. One can pick up a jalopy for as little as £100 (around 200 US dollars) and drive it perfectly well. Maintenance is an option for these people, but if they want to, they are often capable of doing much of it themselves or having a mate who does for a beer. Road tax is something of the order of £175 per year and insurance, especially for young men under 25 can be as high as £1000 for even an ordinary car. These last two are seen as optional.
Well, I dunno, in that case they could just confiscate the car when they catch them - rather than sending them to jail. That might (might!) prevent some people from getting one if they can't pay the associated fees.
Sure, the issue becomes more complex, in that now you're depriving them of the car which may be essential for them to get to work or whatever, but is depriving them of their car worse than depriving them of freedom ?

Hmm. Go to jail, do not pass go, do not collect $200.