Ummm...because their driving sucks?
Is this really a tax, or a fine? I mean, honestly, do you think it's a tax when you get a ticket? If we could just lower everyone income tax rates and make the whole thing revenue neutral, this scheme would be perfect.
Crappy drivers can either give up their cars and ride the Metro, or else pay the price for repeatedly endangering everyone on the road. It's their choice whether they want to pay -- they can stop driving any time they want.
It is a shame you didn't have time to read the article.
Ok so next time you fail to signal you’re ok with a $1000 fine and a tax of $50 per point per year for the next 11 years all to “raise revenue” as stated in the passed law.