Traffic crimes; mandatory minimum fines. (HB161)
Introduced By
Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield) with support from co-patrons Del. Anne Crockett-Stark (R-Wytheville), Del. Steve Landes (R-Weyers Cave), Del. Tom Rust (R-Herndon), and Sen. Bill Carrico (R-Grayson)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Liquidated damage fees paid by abusive drivers. Repeals civil remedial fees and replaces with liquidated damage fees to be paid by all abusive drivers on Virginia highways rather than solely Virginia residents. The bill specifically enumerates those offenses for which the fees shall be paid. The bill also requires the payment of liquidated damage fees on the basis of the accumulation of driver demerit points. The bill provides that a court may suspend the payment of such fees when a person is convicted of driving on a suspended license and the suspension was a result of a failure to pay a fine, DMV fee, or liquidated damage fee. View Full Text »
Status
03/03/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
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Comments
It's noteworthy that bill aims to accomplish precisely the opposite of what so many others are shooting for this session. Albo doesn't seek to eliminate abuser fees but, rather, seeks to broaden their application.
its a smart bill, it establishes the fact that no matter where you are from, if you come to virginia and break the law you will be punished like everyone else. it doesnt favor anyone and i believe this is how it should be.
I plan on putting this info in writing on the back of my car window so the people know what the General Assembly is up to again. I cant believe such lies. They make everyone think that this issue is over and they try to sneak it in again. Everyone needs to speak up now before we go through this mess all over again.
I wrote a post on this topic at The Virginian Federalist. I would be interested in seeing what everyone else has to say about this bill.