Our town should double its fines for speeding. Studies show that higher fines result in less speeding, so increasing the fees should improve safety. There is no reason not to do this. If people can afford to pay a $50 fine, then surely they should be able to pay a $100 fine as well. How sound is the reasoning given to support the claim "Our town should double its fines for speeding? Explain your response in 3 to 5 sentences
The reasoning given to support the claim that our town should double its fines for speeding is somewhat flawed. While studies may show that higher fines result in less speeding, it cannot be assumed that simply increasing fees will improve safety in our specific town. Factors like road conditions, implementation of traffic calming measures, and driver behavior vary from place to place. Additionally, the assumption that if people can afford to pay a $50 fine they can equally afford a $100 fine overlooks the financial circumstances of individuals and may not apply universally. A more comprehensive analysis is needed to determine the most effective approach to improving safety.
