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Originally Posted by markpb
I think it's likely down to the relative lack of checks. If you're unlikely to be caught, the fine is irrelevant.
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It's a combination of the two.
If there were very few checks, but a fine of €10,000, there wouldn't be much evasion.
If there were loads of checks and a relatively low fine, it would have the same effect.
The second is probably preferable as you don't unduly punish people who have made a genuine mistake like losing their ticket. However, it requires more resources be invested.