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Police or persecutors?

If I were to ask you what you think would be a reasonable penalty for a logbook clerical error breach, what would you say? Is $50 fair? That is what I suggested when this was first put forward but was told it would not be enough. We should all agree that there is, and must be, a difference between a clerical mistake and deliberate deceit of the hours’ rules. But who else gets fined for making a mistake that has no bearing or effect on road safety?

Many will say there should not be a fine for a simple

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