August 12, 2007
Virginia Is For Speeders
File this story in the "Idiot State Laws" file.
The labor pains were coming, so Jessica Hodges got going. The 26-year-old bank teller from Burke sped toward Inova Fairfax Hospital, but before she got there, the law got her -- 57 mph in a 35 zone. Reckless driving.
Hodges's labor pains subsided -- they turned out to be a false alarm -- but the agony from her ticket is mounting. She was found guilty of the July 3 offense and given a $1,050 civil fee on top of a judge-imposed $100 fine and court costs, making her one of the first to be hit with Virginia's new "abusive driver fees," which have been greeted by widespread public outrage.
"It's crazy," said an unregretful Hodges. "Having a baby's more important. Of course I'm going to speed."
At this point, someone should his Virginia with an Abusive State Fee. Morons.
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There is nothing wrong with their "abusive driver law" if that's what Virginians want, but that judge should be replaced with someone who has a brain.
Posted by: BINDARE at August 12, 2007 05:16 PMBINDARE - As I understand it, the excessive fines ONLY apply to Virginia drivers. Out-of-state drivers are not affected by the "abusive driver fees."
If they voted for it, fine, but they should have voted for something with a little more common sense.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at August 12, 2007 05:21 PM
