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[–] TDCN 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Tbh I have no idea how it works in practice but I'd assume the leasing companies will just pass on the cost to the offender

[–] gorhendad_oldbuck@mastodon.scot 1 points 2 years ago

@TDCN @mike805 I know that rental agencies remind you that you will be liable for the full cost of the car if it is confiscated.

[–] elCelio@mastodon.uno 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

@TDCN @mike805

I think in the US, car leasing is more common than in Europe.

it also looks like to me that it is more acceptable to put someone in jail for a prolonged period of time even for minor offenses, than to confiscate material stuff for similar offenses.

[–] mike805@noc.social 1 points 2 years ago

@elCelio @TDCN This is true when it comes to car type violations. You can easily get yourself jailed for unpaid traffic tickets or street racing. It's just about guaranteed for DUI - there are a lot of anti-DUI pressure groups. But you will still have the car when you get out and lots of people drive without a license. That gets you jailed too, but in large parts of the USA not having a license is basically house arrest anyway.

Drug and money offenses get property seized. Especially cash.