Psychologist: Society can benefit from sustained, equitable law enforcement
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January 10, 2026
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THE recent increases in traffic fines and hike in fees for certain government services have received mostly negative views from citizens.
While government has said the measures were to combat chronic lawlessness on the nation’s roads, others contend the increases would place further hardship on a citizenry already grappling with rising unemployment, the high cost of living and feelings of hopelessness.
A behavioural psychologist, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said governments in this country have, over the years, had a laissez-faire approach to enforcing rules and regulations.
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