Speeding tickets in Virginia 5500$

Just saw this clip on NBC about new changes passed for the state of Virginia. Fortunately, it only applies to in state drivers, but it's horrendous. Speed in the state and be subject to up to 5500$ in fines.

Now, I certainly don't break the law, but still that's just plain harassment. People are going to have to take out loans just to pay their tickets.

Seems a bit excessive....LJS9502_basic

I thought it was a joke at first, but NBC showed the numbers. It only applies to instate drivers. But it consists of 3500 court fees then civil fees, etc. I think a 200$ ticket is excessive, but 5500$? That's just insane. No way this gets passed - the people would revolt.

5500? What the. WHY would they do something like thatKikouken

and their dui laws now are insane.

gotta love super conservitive states :?

(i live here btw)

dont speed... and plus even if you do most cops will like you off....

Just saw this clip on NBC about new changes passed for the state of Virginia. Fortunately, it only applies to in state drivers, but it's horrendous. Speed in the state and be subject to up to 5500$ in fines.

Now, I certainly don't break the law, but still that's just plain harassment. People are going to have to take out loans just to pay their tickets.

sonicare

It is insane actually. We are signing a petition to stop it.

That's great! I wish they would have fines that high everywhere. Too many people are killed by people who speed or who just do stupid things while they're driving. MCH

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[QUOTE="MCH"]That's great! I wish they would have fines that high everywhere. Too many people are killed by people who speed or who just do stupid things while they're driving. Ze_ALEX

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Maybe it will teach people not to speed.

Its a bit much. but there is the simple way to avoid it.

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[QUOTE="MCH"]That's great! I wish they would have fines that high everywhere. Too many people are killed by people who speed or who just do stupid things while they're driving. Crucifier

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That is a possible side effect. They expect to make driving safer because people would be less likely to speed, but when they do get caught they would risk more to get away.