In Finland, speeding fines are indexed to... income

Certain fines for offenses committed by Finnish motorists are calculated according to their daily wage. Photo: AFP

Between the country's young prime minister who isn't afraid to hit the dance floor and numerous innovations, Finland may not make a lot of international headlines every day but it has originated a lot of unique practices.

The idea of linking the amount of a fine for certain traffic offenses to the offender's salary is being debated in many countries such as France.