Want to inject a boost to the general budget? Why not triple all of the traffic violation fines from what they currently are? For an example of why this could be an easy remedy for a problem that probably hasn't been updated in two or three decades, I need only point to the front page article in today's paper, "Bill aims to brake texters." According to the article, House Bill 291 would ban text messaging while driving and make it a secondary offense. Notwithstanding the merits of this bill (and there are several), the proposed law carries with it the hefty fine of $25. Seems like the legislature is trying to attack what they perceive as a major problem with a wet noodle than a big stick.
With all of the budget problems plaguing this state currently, someone really needs to propose a broad brushed measure to double or triple the current Title 21 violations, which would presumably include this secondary prohibition against "TWD" (text messaging while driving). Wouldn't this measure generate revenue while avoiding the need to raise taxes? Just a thought.
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