It could be more efficient like Australia....here is a typical extract from the Australian CARs:
CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS 1988 - REG 252A
Emergency locator transmitters
(1) The pilot in command of an Australian aircraft that is not an exempted aircraft may begin a flight only if the aircraft:
(a) is fitted with an approved ELT:
(i) that is in working order; and
(ii) whose switch is set to the position marked 'armed', if that switch has a position so marked; or
(b) carries, in a place readily accessible to the operating crew, an approved portable ELT that is in working order.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
Note: For the maintenance requirements for emergency locator transmitters, see Part 4A. See also subsection 20AA(4) of the Act.
(1A) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability , see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .
The use of a Penaly Unit (1 PU = ca. 17AUD) means the fined can be adjusted just by updating the PU value...
Also note in the above example that Strict Liability applied, as it does for nearly all CARs...in other words being unaware of a problem with the ELT is not a defence....if it is not working and you fly you are guilty...
In addition there is a demerit system, just like for driving.... www.casa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net351/f/_...ulate/enf/009r10.pdf
Australia was also one of the first states to bring in random breath testing for pilots...just like on the roads...
So just remember when complaining about the CAA or EASA it's usually much worse in Australia!