Did you Virginia guys know this:
Traffic patrols have long been known as roving tax collectors. But in Virginia, they really are collecting taxes.
"Starting July 1, an array of traffic offenses, from expired licenses to speeding, come with a "civil remedial fee" attached. That means a motorist convicted of reckless driving (75 mph in a 55 zone would qualify) faces not only a fine of up to $2,500 and a year in jail, but a non-negotiable $350-a-year tax for three years. The law forbids judges from waiving or reducing the fee."
This is a trend starting among the U.S. states
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