R&B star Ne-Yo believes Lindsay Lohan's jail ordeal is a wake-up call to celebrities who think they can ride above the law.
The singer knows of several stars who have been given preferential treatment by police over traffic offences, himself included.
But he says Lohan's recent imprisonment proves that those in the public eye can no longer have it their own way.
"I definitely feel there's an unfair advantage given to celebrities, but it's been that way since the beginning of time," Ne-Yo told AAP in Sydney.
"There have been a couple of situations where I've been pulled over and the cop has recognised me and gone: 'You know what, go ahead'.
"That's why some judicial systems choose to make examples of us, because celebrities if not checked will start feeling like they're above the law.
"This thing with Lindsay Lohan is like a wake-up call to celebrities."
Ne-Yo received his own wake-up call when he was arrested for reckless driving in 2008.
He was ordered to serve community service after admitting to the charge.
"You may be famous, but you're a citizen of the world first and there are rules and laws you're expected to abide by," he said.
"If you don't then there are consequences."
Lohan was jailed for 90 days earlier this month for violating the parole terms of a 2007 drink-driving conviction.
The pair worked together on her 2008 single Bossy and Ne-Yo think the 24-year-old actress should still count herself lucky.
"She's still not getting the term she should get so there's still an element of getting off lightly," he said.
"I can imagine female artists get away with even more."
Ne-Yo is in Australia to play the upcoming Winterbeatz festivals in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Source: ABC News
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