I fully admit that this idea is an adaptation of an article in today's USA today which reports that some cities (Atlanta in particular) are
adding a $10-15 gas surcharge for motorists convicted of speeding. I think this is a great idea. You already have to pay court costs, various compensation fund costs, and other costs to the state, what's another $10-15 on top of $150 or so? I'm not sure how much revenue this sort of plan would actually generate, but I think it's a way to basically stick it to those who break the law and are caught.
There are probably other disincentives and options with regard to this idea that can be more fully explored in committee. But as a revenue generator, this sort of plan (if at the very least, can help alleviate some of the state/city budgets paying for troopers to run their car and enforce the law.
No comments:
Post a Comment