Controversial Hunan fine policy may be scrapped

Officials in a city in Hunan province said they may scrap a controversial policy that allows street inspectors to get an 80 percent commission on every fine they issue.

The change of heart by authorities in Shaoyang comes after a string of complaints by residents and experts.

"We introduced the policy to improve the urban environment, and it has been successful," said Luo Limin, the city's deputy director of publicity. "However, we have received complaints about the low quality of some inspectors."