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It would be better to get rid of the revenue aspect entirely. Instead of assessing a fine (plus court costs), just assess demerit points on the license of the d

by u801e 10y ago

It would be better to get rid of the revenue aspect entirely. Instead of assessing a fine (plus court costs), just assess demerit points on the license of the diver who is guilty of the traffic offense. With enough offenses, the person's license can be suspended or revoked.

colejohnson66 10y ago
That already happens here in California. Three(?) strikes in a two year period and your license is suspended. At the same time, you still have to pay for the ticket.
- u801e 10y ago
  The point I was trying to make was to eliminate fines and court costs as a form of punishment for traffic offenses. The only penalty would be demerit points on one's drivers license. That removes the revenue aspect from traffic enforcement, but still will lead to eventual license suspensions for repeat offenders.
Cerium 10y ago
This has been successfully implemented in China. If you exceed the limit you have to watch am educational video and do some public service. Very good detriment to rich people speeding.
icantdrive55 10y ago
Yes--this would be the best, but it's always been about Revenue Collection since I got my provisional licence at 15 1/2. Personally, I would like to see fines tied to Income. In my county, of Marin, the wealthy drive like they don't have a care in the world. They don't care if they get a ticket. It's just a part of driving? "Oh well?" The help--they know a $500 ticket might ruin their year, or put a dent in next months rent? It's not fair. Plus--towns, counties realized 25 years ago that fees, and fines on all levels are a legal way to tax. I'll spill the beans on Marin County. Just don't drive through it on a Friday, or Saturday night, after 10:30 p.m. Cops assume everyone drinks like they do on their days off, or at parties. San Anselmo is basically a speed trap. If you aren't white and look wealthy, be prepared for a pull over for no reason, or a really debatable ticket. San Rafael is o.k.; they have real crime to attend to. Ross, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Corte Madera, Novato, and Sausalito are just Revenue Collection Squads. (Your tech wealthy bosses usually end up living here, if they make it big, and you might be invited to a hootenanny?)

by u801e 10y ago

colejohnson66 10y ago

That already happens here in California. Three(?) strikes in a two year period and your license is suspended. At the same time, you still have to pay for the ticket.

u801e 10y ago
The point I was trying to make was to eliminate fines and court costs as a form of punishment for traffic offenses. The only penalty would be demerit points on one's drivers license. That removes the revenue aspect from traffic enforcement, but still will lead to eventual license suspensions for repeat offenders.

Cerium 10y ago

This has been successfully implemented in China. If you exceed the limit you have to watch am educational video and do some public service. Very good detriment to rich people speeding.

icantdrive55 10y ago

Yes--this would be the best, but it's always been about Revenue Collection since I got my provisional licence at 15 1/2. Personally, I would like to see fines tied to Income. In my county, of Marin, the wealthy drive like they don't have a care in the world. They don't care if they get a ticket. It's just a part of driving? "Oh well?" The help--they know a $500 ticket might ruin their year, or put a dent in next months rent? It's not fair. Plus--towns, counties realized 25 years ago that fees, and fines on all levels are a legal way to tax. I'll spill the beans on Marin County. Just don't drive through it on a Friday, or Saturday night, after 10:30 p.m. Cops assume everyone drinks like they do on their days off, or at parties. San Anselmo is basically a speed trap. If you aren't white and look wealthy, be prepared for a pull over for no reason, or a really debatable ticket. San Rafael is o.k.; they have real crime to attend to. Ross, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Corte Madera, Novato, and Sausalito are just Revenue Collection Squads. (Your tech wealthy bosses usually end up living here, if they make it big, and you might be invited to a hootenanny?)