Posted on 02/21/2006 7:31:59 AM PST by getsoutalive
New laws allow some states to tax drivers annually -- even if they live in another state -- simply because they received a speeding ticket. One Connecticut motorist, who asked that his name not be used, discovered this after driving in October in Niagara Falls, New York. Despite being caught in what he considered a brazen speed trap -- the speed limit was 45 MPH where he was caught, but 55 MPH at the same location in the opposite direction -- he accepted the $155 fine for driving 72 MPH thinking by paying the matter would be settled.
Last week, however, the state of New York notified him that it now considers him an "at risk" driver and therefore he must either pay the state an annual $100 tax or a lump sum of $300.
(Excerpt) Read more at thenewspaper.com ...
"...he must either pay the state an annual $100 tax or a lump sum of $300."
Brought to you by the state that spawned Upchuck Schumer and the Heinous Harridan, the two RATs that never met a tax they didn't like. Is anyone surprised?
Unbelievable!
That makes one not want to go back to NY
I would dare them to come across state lines to collect.
When Hitlery shows up wanting her money....lol
No it is not the same thing.
The same thing would be if an Ohio driver got a ticket in Michigan, then after paying said ticket received a notice at their home in Ohio from Michigan state, claiming they are an "at risk" driver in Michigan and have to pay an additional "driver's responsibility fee"
OMG, even Texas! I can't believe it!
Seems like it to me. How can NY tax somebody in Ct?
Unreal...
New York has been charging income tax to out-of-staters for years. Ask Rush.
Well, since Her Thighness can't bring jobs and tax revenues to upstate NY,
I guess they've got to take matters into their own hands!
Guess the cigarette tax money is slowly dissolving so they will have to find other ways to support their tax and spend policies.
I have a friend who had a snowmobile accident 3 years ago in MI. 3 years he had to pay this fee, whether he came back into the state or not.
"I would dare them to come across state lines to collect."
I doubt if they would. The thing is, if they ever catch you there again they'll probably demand payement then.
Though sold as affecting only "bad drivers" like those convicted of driving while drunk or on a suspended license, the extra fees kick in with just a few points on the driving record.
Michigan, New Jersey and Texas also impose this tax, and the idea is spreading.
With a 34-6 vote on Friday, the Virginia state Senate approved a "bad driver" tax championed by new governor Timothy M. Kaine (D) that is expected to net $67.2 million in the first year and a total of $401.4 million by 2010. The state House has not yet acted on the measure.
Guess it is time to move.....
Yes, I've heard Rush go off on that, and rightfully so, but this is for the sole purpose of getting a traffic ticket as you drive through another state!?!?
My apologies, I had not read the full article when I posted before. The slippery slope has become a steep hill.
Guess the cigarette tax money is slowly dissolving ... PING
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