[goldstategop]

The politicians face re-election in November and unless the fees are repealed, I expect a legislative bloodbath - and they ALL deserve to be tossed out on their rear ends for their attempt to extort the public. If they want to raise taxes, fine - take the heat for it. But don't jack up traffic fines as a form of revenue enhancement.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[RDTF]

I miss the good ole days when the cops would escort you to the hospital if they discovered you were having a medical emergency

[fightinJAG]

I hope you’re kidding.

How can it be “extorting the public” when the fine is triggered by one’s own volitional conduct?

Moreover, the fines apply primarily to people who already have a record of bad driving.

I see nothing wrong with making those who drive in such a way as to make the roads unsafe and who cause untold millions of dollars to be spent in emergency services, the cost (financial and personal) of traffic jams, and so on to be the first to have to pony up.

It’s about personal responsibility, baby. Drive sensibly, obey the law, and “crazy new fines” won’t be your problem. In fact, your drive-time will get a whole bunch safer and more enjoyable as the word gets out.