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Originally Posted by Talk Host

Every time a ticket is issued in any state, county or city, the fine that is imposed on the lawbreaker goes into the general operating fund of that political subdivision. Let's say at the end of a year, $2,000,000 in fines have been levied, based on, say, 250,000 speeding violations.

That $2,000,000 goes toward operation of that political subdivision. (Fines collected: A line item in the budget)

Now, let's go to next year. Fewer tickets are issued, fewer fines are levied, less money goes into the general fund. BUT that money was already earmarked, based on last years revenue. Let's say it's down by half....to $1,000,000.

Hey taxpayers, guess who's gonna make up the difference.

Now, I ask, who would you rather pay that difference, you as a tax payer, or a speeder as a lawbreaker?

JLK

This seems to validate the notion that the issuance of speeding citations is more about revenue generation than public safety.

I agree with that assessment.

I believe people break laws they feel are not reasonable. Many times, speed limits appear rather arbitrary and have little to do with protection of the traveling public.


Just my thinking ....