Without doubt CAA does intend those fines to be a deterrent.
Or, perhaps a thought of "wow, if we can rinse 30 quid from a car driver for a parking ticket just IMAGINE what we can raise from a ppl?!?!?"
Not condoning the actions of the doctor who, from what i've read, demonstrated spectacularly poor airmanship. i can't help but feel big fines like that, instead of a community work placement, do smell more of revenue generation than punishment.......