TO ALL VIRGINIA RESIDENTS!
05-04-2010 | 07:33 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
From: Arlington, VA
My Ride: Black Sapphire
2004 5.30i
FYI
NEW VIRGINIA SPEEDING FINES EFFECTIVE 1 JULY 2010
New VA tax law goes into affect 1 July 2010. Might want to pass this info around to your friends and families. Cost can accumulate rather swiftly. It only applies to Virginia Residents.
Good information for everyone. Please pass along. In short, 10-15 mph over the posted speed limit is now $3,500 (after a new points tax that was introduced) in the state of Virginia. Here is the link http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/18/1818.asp
Virginia Introduces $3550 Speeding Ticket Virginia legislator introduces new speeding ticket tax that boosts penalties beyond $3550, driving business to his traffic law firm.
Virginia motorists convicted of minor traffic violations will face a new, multi-year tax beginning July 1. Led by state Delegate David B. Albo (R-Springfield), lawmakers slipped a driver responsibility tax into a larger transportation funding bill signed by Governor Tim Kaine (D) in
April. Albo, a senior partner in the Albo & Oblon, LLP traffic law firm, can expect to see a significant increase in business as motorists seek
to protect their wallet from traffic tickets that come with assessments of up to $3000 in addition to an annual point tax that tops out at $700
a year for as long as the points remain.
Driving as little as 15 MPH over the limit on an interstate highway now brings six license demerit points, a fine of up to $2500, up to one year
in jail, and a new mandatory $1050 tax. The law also imposes an additional annual fee of up to $100 if a prior conviction leaves the motorist with a balance of eight demerit points, plus $75 for each additional point (up to $700 a year). The conviction in this example remains on the record for five years.
Other six-point convictions include "failing to give a proper signal," "passing a school bus" or "driving with an obstructed view." The same
$1050 assessment applies, but the conviction remains on the record for eleven years.
Although the amount of the tax can add up quickly, the law forbids judges from reducing or suspending it in any way. The tax applies only to Virginia residents, so that out-of-state motorists only need to pay the regular ticket amount. Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas also
impose a somewhat more modest driver responsibility tax <http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/03/362.asp> which they apply to
out-of-state residents.
The Virginia Supreme Court provides a full explanation of the new penalties for each traffic infraction in the 34k PDF file at the source link below. Update: View which legislators support a repeal, link to online petition
<http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/18/1880.asp> .
Source: PDF FileCivil Remedial Fees
<http://www.thenewspaper.com/rlc/docs/2007/va-drivertax.pdf> (Executive Secretary, Virginia Supreme Court, 6/21/2007)
NEW VIRGINIA SPEEDING FINES EFFECTIVE 1 JULY 2010
New VA tax law goes into affect 1 July 2010. Might want to pass this info around to your friends and families. Cost can accumulate rather swiftly. It only applies to Virginia Residents.
Good information for everyone. Please pass along. In short, 10-15 mph over the posted speed limit is now $3,500 (after a new points tax that was introduced) in the state of Virginia. Here is the link http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/18/1818.asp
Virginia Introduces $3550 Speeding Ticket Virginia legislator introduces new speeding ticket tax that boosts penalties beyond $3550, driving business to his traffic law firm.
Virginia motorists convicted of minor traffic violations will face a new, multi-year tax beginning July 1. Led by state Delegate David B. Albo (R-Springfield), lawmakers slipped a driver responsibility tax into a larger transportation funding bill signed by Governor Tim Kaine (D) in
April. Albo, a senior partner in the Albo & Oblon, LLP traffic law firm, can expect to see a significant increase in business as motorists seek
to protect their wallet from traffic tickets that come with assessments of up to $3000 in addition to an annual point tax that tops out at $700
a year for as long as the points remain.
Driving as little as 15 MPH over the limit on an interstate highway now brings six license demerit points, a fine of up to $2500, up to one year
in jail, and a new mandatory $1050 tax. The law also imposes an additional annual fee of up to $100 if a prior conviction leaves the motorist with a balance of eight demerit points, plus $75 for each additional point (up to $700 a year). The conviction in this example remains on the record for five years.
Other six-point convictions include "failing to give a proper signal," "passing a school bus" or "driving with an obstructed view." The same
$1050 assessment applies, but the conviction remains on the record for eleven years.
Although the amount of the tax can add up quickly, the law forbids judges from reducing or suspending it in any way. The tax applies only to Virginia residents, so that out-of-state motorists only need to pay the regular ticket amount. Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas also
impose a somewhat more modest driver responsibility tax <http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/03/362.asp> which they apply to
out-of-state residents.
The Virginia Supreme Court provides a full explanation of the new penalties for each traffic infraction in the 34k PDF file at the source link below. Update: View which legislators support a repeal, link to online petition
<http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/18/1880.asp> .
Source: PDF FileCivil Remedial Fees
<http://www.thenewspaper.com/rlc/docs/2007/va-drivertax.pdf> (Executive Secretary, Virginia Supreme Court, 6/21/2007)
05-04-2010 | 12:32 PM
#6
Senior Members
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,845
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, GA
My Ride: 2008 535i:
(8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans
Current mods: M-Aero Kit, JB4, Motorcepts 6000k HID Foglamps
Umnitza ICE-Lite 10w LED 6000k AE's
1992 Camaro RS:
Fully Restored w/Custom Interior, 5.0L V8, T-tops, OEM Z28 Foglamps, Inst Cluster, & Spoiler, Custom Sound, Too many engine mods to list
WTF!!! All that plus its illegal to use radar detectors.
And this law only applies to VA residents?
And this law only applies to VA residents?
05-04-2010 | 06:21 PM
#9
Senior Members
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,517
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina, USA
My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i
2006 BMW X3
Did I read that right?
If you forget to use a turn signal, you'll be fined $1050, have 6 points on your license for 11 years, and pay a penalty tax of up to $700 for 11 years?
The whole thing sounds absurd. It will certainly line the lawyers pockets with fees from people trying to get out of the penalties.
Other six-point convictions include "failing to give a proper signal," "passing a school bus" or "driving with an obstructed view." The same
$1050 assessment applies, but the conviction remains on the record for eleven years.
$1050 assessment applies, but the conviction remains on the record for eleven years.
The whole thing sounds absurd. It will certainly line the lawyers pockets with fees from people trying to get out of the penalties.
05-04-2010 | 06:34 PM
#10
Senior Members
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
From: Northern Virginia - USA
My Ride: 2007 550i Jet Black|Black
Options: Sport|Premium|Cold Weather|PDC|Nav|Satellite Radio|Active Steering|Convenience Entry
Mods: Trinity Side Skirts|Trinity Black Grilles|LCI Tail Lights with Bruce V6|Fog Light Bezel Rings|MTEC V2 Angel Eyes|LED License Plate Lights
I believe this was REPEALED years ago.....
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today signed Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1243, to immediately repeal the abusive driver fees and provide refunds for citizens against whom the fees have been assessed. The fees, which were part of House Bill 3202 passed during the 2007 General Assembly session, were intended to raise revenue for highway maintenance and improve the safety of Virginia highways.
?After six months of implementation, it was clear that the fees did not improve the safety of Virginia highways,? Governor Kaine said. ?The citizens of Virginia expressed concerns regarding these fees, and based on these concerns, I have signed the bills that repeal the fees. I thank Sen. Edd Houck and Del. Tim Hugo for sponsoring the repeal bills.?
?In the earnestness of trying to solve the transportation issue, a mistake was made,? said Senator Edd Houck, who led the effort to repeal the fees with Senate Bill 1. ?This was simply the wrong way to go about funding transportation. And today is the day we correct all that.?
Citizens who have paid any portion of an abusive driver fee will receive a refund from the Department of Accounts. No further action is required to receive the refund. All outstanding fees will be waived and considered satisfied. Individuals should not pay any bills they receive from the courts for an abusive driver fee. However, individuals still must pay any court fines that were assessed. For additional information regarding the return of abusive driver fees call the Department of Accounts at 804-225-2376.
Individuals whose privilege to drive was suspended solely for failure to pay an abusive driver fee will be notified by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that they are eligible to receive a license. These individuals may receive a new license free of charge at a DMV customer service center. For additional information regarding license re-instatement, call DMV Direct at 866-368-5463.
Additional information may be found at http://www.hb3202.virginia.gov.
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today signed Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1243, to immediately repeal the abusive driver fees and provide refunds for citizens against whom the fees have been assessed. The fees, which were part of House Bill 3202 passed during the 2007 General Assembly session, were intended to raise revenue for highway maintenance and improve the safety of Virginia highways.
?After six months of implementation, it was clear that the fees did not improve the safety of Virginia highways,? Governor Kaine said. ?The citizens of Virginia expressed concerns regarding these fees, and based on these concerns, I have signed the bills that repeal the fees. I thank Sen. Edd Houck and Del. Tim Hugo for sponsoring the repeal bills.?
?In the earnestness of trying to solve the transportation issue, a mistake was made,? said Senator Edd Houck, who led the effort to repeal the fees with Senate Bill 1. ?This was simply the wrong way to go about funding transportation. And today is the day we correct all that.?
Citizens who have paid any portion of an abusive driver fee will receive a refund from the Department of Accounts. No further action is required to receive the refund. All outstanding fees will be waived and considered satisfied. Individuals should not pay any bills they receive from the courts for an abusive driver fee. However, individuals still must pay any court fines that were assessed. For additional information regarding the return of abusive driver fees call the Department of Accounts at 804-225-2376.
Individuals whose privilege to drive was suspended solely for failure to pay an abusive driver fee will be notified by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that they are eligible to receive a license. These individuals may receive a new license free of charge at a DMV customer service center. For additional information regarding license re-instatement, call DMV Direct at 866-368-5463.
Additional information may be found at http://www.hb3202.virginia.gov.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post