Virginians Face $3,000 Traffic Ticket!

[Anubis10012007]

Because of the sensitivity and nature of this, I wasn't sure to place this thread here or in the politics section. Feel free to move it.

I think this new law is fucked up! $3000 for a fucking traffic violation?!!? Inhumane!

They claim that the money will finance road projects.....at the mercy of citizens. It reminds me of slave labor.

Well you know how you can raise money for your stupid road projects without bankrupting your citizens?? I have an idea and it will work!! You see, a long long time ago, God made a plant called cannabis aka marijuana, but humans who are evil and corrupt made it illegal for others to use this holy plant. If we legalized and regulated the holy herb, than you would have your stupid money for your fucking road projects from the sales and tax revenue. Dee dee dee!!! Unlike traffic tickets, people would choose to buy the herb and pay the taxes on it to raise the money they supposedly need.

You see...now wouldn't that be better?

I would ask all Virginians to write to their state representatives and tell them to repeal this inhumane law now! A bill like this should NEVER have been approved!

Most of all...it is immoral and unevolved behavior!

Shit the most I ever paid for a traffic violation was over $150. Looks like I'm not traveling to Virginia. I'll be happy to go around and now I'll be save money by doing that! lol. Fucking retards.
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Story - Virginians Face $3,000 Traffic Ticket - AOL News

By Dennis Cauchon,
USA Today
Posted: 2007-07-01 15:18:05
Filed Under: Law, Nation

(July 1) - Virginia is for lovers, or so the state slogan has declared since 1969. Starting today, Virginia also will be the home of the $3,000 traffic ticket. In an effort to raise money for road projects, the state will start hitting residents who commit serious traffic offenses with huge civil penalties.

The new civil charges range from $750 to $3,000 and be added to existing fines and court costs. The civil penalty for going 20 mph over the speed limit will be $1,050, plus $61 in court costs and a fine that is typically about $200.

Virginia's traffic law is one of several thousand new state laws that take effect Sunday. Jan. 1 and July 1 are the most popular dates for state laws to become official.

July 1 is especially popular for new taxes and fees because it's the start of the budget year in 46 states. For example, Arkansas will cut its sales tax on groceries from 6% to 3% Sunday.

Virginia's new traffic penalties are expected to raise $65 million a year and are part of an effort to improve the state's roads without raising taxes.

A first-time drunken driver will face a $2,250 civil penalty, plus fines and court costs that typically run about $500 or more. Driving without a license? That's a mandatory $900 civil penalty, in addition to the ordinary $100 for a fine and court costs.

"It's outrageous," says traffic court attorney Thaddeus Furlong of Springfield, Va. "When Mr. and Mrs. Middle Class find out what they have to pay, there's going to be a backlash like you've never seen."

Some other states impose extra civil penalties for traffic offenses, but the cost is usually $100 or $200, Furlong says. "What sets this apart is the Draconian size of the civil penalties," he says.

Another difference: The civil penalties apply only to Virginia residents, not out-of-state drivers. Virginians must pay in three installments over 26 months or lose their licenses. The state Legislature didn't think it could enforce the extra penalties in other states.

Motorist club AAA Mid-Atlantic supports the new penalties.

"These penalties are harsh, but normal fines haven't gotten people to drive sanely. Maybe this will," says Lon Anderson, spokesman for AAA Mid-Atlantic.

He says the new law will help reduce the nearly 1,000 traffic deaths the state records annually.

"We wish motorists didn't have to pay more, but the fact is Virginia's transportation trust fund is broke," Anderson says.

Anubis10012007 Reviewed by Anubis10012007 on 07-01-2007. Virginians Face $3,000 Traffic Ticket! Because of the sensitivity and nature of this, I wasn't sure to place this thread here or in the politics section. Feel free to move it. I think this new law is fucked up! $3000 for a fucking traffic violation?!!? Inhumane! They claim that the money will finance road projects.....at the mercy of citizens. It reminds me of slave labor. Well you know how you can raise money for your stupid road projects without bankrupting your citizens?? I have an idea and it will work!! You see, a Rating: 5

[thcbongman]

Yeah, it's bullshit!!!!!!

That's in addition to the fine you have to pay. So let's say it's reckless driving. 275 + 1050. They're also creative about it. Reckless driving could mean going in a straight line 20 over the limit.

They assume just because some people have lots of money in Northern VA, everyone does.

[beachguy in thongs]

We need a Cannabis Tax that all citizens should pay.

[ghosty]

Well, it is kinda bullshit to have such high fines but... on the other hand if you drive the way your supposed to or at least don't get caught speeding, then you should have no problem.

[ghosty]

also you'd think there would be a much better and more effective way to get money for road projects

[Skink]

I say we take 8¼% of Cheney's oil profits in 2006 and repave the united states...

[ghosty]

We wouldnt need pavement if those lazy scientists and engineers would get around to building some damn hovercars!... I want hovercars damnit!... We were supposed to be colonizing the moon in 2001 and were like over halfway to the sequel... and still no hovercars! WTF?:wtf:

get on those you lazy engineers, fuck hybrid cars, i want some flying cars! LOL:jointsmile: