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  • Arlington judge rules Virginia’s abusive-driver fees unconstitutional

    09/27/2007 9:32:18 PM PDT · by freespirited · 20 replies · 214+ views
    Examiner.com ^ | 9/27/07 | Maria Hegstad
    An Arlington General District Court judge declared Virginia's abusive-driver fees unconstitutional Tuesday, the first such ruling in Northern Virginia and the third in the state since the fees took effect. The fees, which range from $750 to $3,000 for such infractions as reckless driving, are levied in addition to fines and court costs. Oscar Reyes Hernandez was convicted of failing to obey a traffic signal and driving without a license and faced fees of up to $750. Instead he was fined $100 and must pay court costs of $140 for the July 7 incident. The attorney general's office will appeal...