well the news was heard two weeks ago, the state of VA tagged on some ‘civil remedial fees’ to fines for traffic offenses, speeding tickets, DUI, expired licenses etc. For example someone driving 20m/hr over the posted limit, which is wreckless driving by the way, would face not only a fine of up to $2,500 plus a year in jail, but a non-negotiable $350-a-year tax for three years, thats a grand total of $3550.00!
This morning I recevied a petition opposing the new bill and insane fees based on various reasons. I do think its a great way to keep driver’s in check BUT at the same time its quite unfair.
Anyhow here is the petition for those of my fellows VA-ians wish to repeal the new bill.
I am more than willing to pay fines of whatever amount if I am going above speed limit, if at the same time the state is willing to pay me fines when I can not drive the speed limit to piss poor traffic planning.
what do they expect, if the speed limit is 55 but ist stop and gpo traffic moving at barely 15-20 mph..that when it clears up people will stick to driving 55?
So, I am all for it, bring on the fines, as long as teh state is also willing to give me some decent service levels. traffic delays due to massive traffic accident I can understand, but just because its rush hour...that is just poor planning on teh planners part
hmmmm....thats breaking the LAW...is it not, mr F?
Not only is it breaking the LAW...its DANGEROUS. If you happen to read the stats on accidents in cars as opposed to any other type of travel, well you get the picture. SPEED LIMITS are established for a reason!!! Speeding, selfish, road-hog sob types KILL PEOPLE.
As you've stated in no uncertain terms previously, Mr F....paying fines is one thing...breaking the law is QUITE another. Especially when peoples lives are at stake.
A Madhur-choud driver, impatient to get going, changed lanes and floored his vehicle and did indeed get his ass around the traffic, cut off a mini-van carrying a family of 5, a metal coffee cup bounced out of its holder and wedged itself under the brake and they all DIED. This is a family I knew, completely destroyed.
Yeah, you can call my mother a selfish SOB for using the handicapped spot for 90 seconds to ensure the safety of her dying husband yet you think its ok and actually COOL to drive like a maniac.
What a gay state. They should be ostracized from statehood for coming up with such stupid laws. The reason behind this is not safety concern for people, but to find new ways to rip people off. Virginians should call thier state reps to demand removal of this bill and also remind them of upcoming elections when they will need their support to stay in their seat.
No change since the last time we spoke :halo:
anyways if I am a selfish SOB in some situation, I will accept it and say I was a selfish SOB rather than give justifications
PS: I am not joking about the state being liable to pay fines to people if it can not meet some minimum SLAs. highways should be highways, not big parking lots
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