Some drivers are abandoning the vehicles, the country’s dominant mode of transportation, because the fines exceed their value.
Tag: Fines (Penalties)
Australia Introduces the ‘Right To Disconnect’ For Workers
If the legislation passes, companies could face fines if they penalize employees for failing to respond to work-related communication in off-work hours.
Chess Federation Fines Player Over Her ‘Sports Shoes’
The Dutch chess player, who received an official warning, said she did not intend to violate the dress code when she wore her canvas Burberry sneakers at a chess championship in Uzbekistan.
Airbnb to Pay About $20 Million After Charging Australians in U.S. Dollars
Airbnb admitted in Australian court that it had made “false or misleading representations,” charging customers in U.S. currency instead of Australian dollars.
U.N. Seeks Repayment of $63.6 Million From Former Official
The official was fired after investing millions in U.N. funds in housing and energy projects that went badly. He is contesting the order.
France to Ban Smoking in Forests, on Beaches and Near Schools
A government anti-smoking plan also includes costlier cigarettes and a ban on disposable vapes. Smoking is the leading cause of avoidable deaths in France.
Destruction of Trees Shocks a Sydney Suburb
The brazen culling of more than 250 trees at a waterside reserve in Australia, the speculation goes, had the goal of producing a better view.
Destruction of Trees Shocks a Sydney Suburb
The brazen culling of more than 250 trees at a waterside reserve in Australia, the speculation goes, had the goal of producing a better view.
Greta Thunberg Fined for Disobeying Police at Climate Protest
The climate activist said that trials like hers brought attention to climate change and that she would continue to protest.
Boris Johnson Misled Parliament Over Covid Lockdown Parties, Report Says
The report offered a damning verdict on Boris Johnson, the former British prime minister, who quit Parliament last week.