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In NZ we can transfer fines to other people, why not demerits? Other countries handle it fine.
Don’t want demerits for when you’re not driving? Don’t let dickheads drive your car.
I didn't know you could transfer demerits in other countries, interesting. Someone more knowledgeable than me can probably tell us why it's not implemented here.
Unfortunately a person doesn't need to be a dickhead to be bad driver, there's a pretty long list of things you can get demerits for.
What if the vehicle isn't owned by an individual though?
In the UK, if a the registered owner is unable to name the driver, or unable to provide a satisfactory reason why they can’t, it’s a £1000 (~NZ$2000) fine.
I’m pretty sure some people might use company owned vehicles to get out of demerits, but it’s expensive.