[PAR35]

From the victim’s perspective, whether that donation goes to the officer making the stop, the police department, the county court, or their insurance company is a distinction without difference.

No, there is a big difference. This payoff system keeps the points off your license, and keeps you from having to pay many times that in higher insurance premiums.

[doodad]

No, there is a big difference. This payoff system keeps the points off your license, and keeps you from having to pay many times that in higher insurance premiums.

And at least that much in legal fees if you get a lawyer to beat the charges down. I would take it in a heartbeat. Not that I drive after drinking. I gave up that stupid habit years ago.