Salford on line are running a STORY On-spot fines -“too easy an option” for police, i agree perhaps they should have taken the story further.
 

The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has echoed the concerns of the Magistrates’ Association, pointing out that the careless driving ticket is too easy an option. What concerns me is the fact this seems to be the way we are going with other areas of crime. £80 and away you go son.I have been talking to Local Councillors who sit on the bench and they have been having meetings to discuss their concerns.I really think we are on a slippy  slope, what choice would stop you  committing the crime again?going to court or passing over your visa card.Not such a hard choice is it.