(107)Where the legal system of the Member State does not allow the imposition of pecuniary sanctions provided for in this Directive by administrative means, the rules on pecuniary sanctions can be applied in such a manner that the penalty is initiated by the supervisor and imposed by judicial authorities. Therefore, it is necessary that those Member States ensure that the application of the rules and pecuniary sanctions has an effect equivalent to the pecuniary sanctions imposed by the supervisors. When imposing such pecuniary sanctions, judicial authorities should take into account the recommendation by the supervisor initiating the penalty. The pecuniary sanctions imposed should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.