美国的城市对轻微违法行为,如未剪草, 为了增加收入而实施高额罚款,
U.S. towns face backlash for imposing heavy fines on minor offenses, like uncut lawns, to boost revenue.
美国各地地方政府因对轻微违规行为(如不砍伐草坪)处以巨额罚款以增加收入而面临批评。
Local governments across the U.S. are facing criticism for imposing large fines for minor infractions, such as not cutting lawns, to raise revenue.
在佛罗里达州的Dunedin, 一名男子被罚款30,000美元, 因为他在离开时没有修剪草坪,
In Dunedin, Florida, a man was fined $30,000 for not mowing his lawn while away, but the fine was eventually reduced to $10,000 after legal challenges.
批评者认为,这种做法对低收入个人的影响格外严重,是一种政府越权的现象。
Critics argue this practice disproportionately affects lower-income individuals and is a form of government overreach.