In spite of the fact that 10% of the residents of Texas have warrants out for their arrest, Virginia probably wins the grand prize.
The law itself admits that its only purpose is to raise revenue. Would you like to be a resident of Virginia, out of work, struggling to make a mortgage payment and get caught 15 mph over? Or maybe you just had an obstructed view or maybe just failed to signal. Cmon...this is out of control!
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"The purpose of the civil remedial fees imposed in this section is to generate revenue," the new law states. (Virginia Code 46.2-206.1)
Driving as little as 15 MPH over the limit on an interstate highway now brings six license demerit points, a fine of up to $2500, up to one year in jail, and a new mandatory $1050 tax. The law also imposes an additional annual fee of up to $100 if a prior conviction leaves the motorist with a balance of eight demerit points, plus $75 for each additional point (up to $700 a year). The conviction in this example remains on the record for five years.
Other six-point convictions include "failing to give a proper signal," "passing a school bus" or "driving with an obstructed view." The same $1050 assessment applies, but the conviction remains on the record for eleven years.
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