It penalises poor people while the rich can treat it as a tax.
If you can afford to pay parking fines you can leave your car where you like.
Other people might not be able to pay rent if they are charged the same amount of money.
Some people can have a party and don't mind the ten thousand pound fine. (not just Rita)
Others would lose their houses.
Some regularly pay school fines for taking children out of school to go on cheaper holidays.
For others, the fine would cost more than the holiday so stick to the rules.
Fines are disproportionately harder for poor people.
Why isn't it based on income? It is not a proper deterrent if it only deters poor people, is it?