I live in Europe, we have similar problems but not at this level. I will just add one quote from Greece:<p>&gt; <i>New bill lowered fine from 400 euros to 50 euros, as long as offender presents vehicle at KTEO for inspection within 10 days of
violation. Traffic wardens were hesitant to issue fines with debt crisis.</i><p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;livingingreece.gr&#x2F;2007&#x2F;04&#x2F;20&#x2F;fines-parking-tickets-moving-violations-greece&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;livingingreece.gr&#x2F;2007&#x2F;04&#x2F;20&#x2F;fines-parking-tickets-mo...</a>