Repeal the VA "Civil Remedial Fees" for Traffic Offenses

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To: Elected Officials in the Commonwealth of Virginia

We, the citizens of Virginia, are opposed to the outrageous and unjust traffic fines imposed as "civil remedial fees" in House Bill 3202 for the following reasons:

1. The fines inflict a punishment on drivers that is disproportionate to the degree of the offense they committed.
2. The fines are mandatory, and judges are given no discretion in sentencing.
3. The language of the bill states that the purpose is to "generate revenue" and hence the fines have nothing to do with traffic safety.
4. The bill's sponsor, Del. David Albo (R- 42nd District) is a partner in a law firm that specializes in traffic court cases and stands to benefit personally from this legislation. This type of conflict of interest should not be tolerated.
5. The fines in the bill apply ONLY to Virginia residents, hence unfairly creating different penalties for the same traffic offense based solely on residency.
6. In order to generate additional revenue, points for driving offenses remain on the offender's license for up to 11 years. This will unnecessarily increase the offender's insurance rates for a time frame that is incongruent with the degree of the offense.

We, the undersigned, demand the immediate repeal of these "civil remedial fees." We will not vote for any state Delegate or State Senator who voted for this bill, or for any Delegate or Senator who does not take action to repeal the sections of House Bill 3202 that inflict these exorbitant and unjust penalties.

177968 Signatures

  • Bryan Ault
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • Fairfax County
    • Comments
    • В
  • Jason Buys
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22201
  • Chris Vaccaro
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22201
    • Comments
    • How does squeezing the public with aburd penalities fall under protect and serve. We seem to have gotten along fine with the current transportation what could more money do especially at the degradation of family man doing a crazy thing like 15 miles over the speed limit. Charge higher public transportation fees or increase DUI checkpoints don't go after the everyday commuting to work, tax paying family man that's just trying to deal with non signaling, im going to cut you off because I can, merging handicapped idiots that Virgina deemed fit to give a liscence to because they want more money.
  • Diane Ault
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22153
  • Faviola Donato
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22306
    • Comments
    • В
  • jessica blanchard
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22193
  • carlos navarro
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22193
  • cristina osgood
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22193
  • alessandro canavaro
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22191
  • Francis Blase Sporer
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23454
    • Comments
    • Ridiculous law! Those voting for it should, and likely WILL, be kicked out of office! This will capture the public imagination! Who hasn't had some minor, inadvertent, infraction?
  • Thomas Dewey
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23451
    • Comments
    • This is rediculous. This could create a police officer revolt and I hope it does if it isn't killed by some sensible person. I just don't see the logic in it.
  • Harold Kornylak
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23451
  • George Michailow
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23455
  • Jeanette Vivier
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23403
    • Comments
    • I am a registered voter !!
  • Lise Stoessel
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22902
    • Comments
    • В
  • Marcus Walther
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23450
  • Frances Kramer
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22315
  • John R Sterling
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23453
  • Glenn Host
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • Fairfax
  • Robert R Cripe
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23453
  • Jennie Dunn
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23601
    • Comments
    • It is time we as Americans take our country back. Not only are other countrys using us, our politicians are too.
  • Trudy Maleski
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23451
    • Comments
    • This is down right crazy and will be horrific on families.... Not fair at all... Also I would like to know how the money is being spent and who will control it to be sure it goes to the right place. I also feel this is an opportunity for those with affiliation to collection agency as well.
  • Dale Friestad
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23455
  • S. Sutton
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23456
  • Edward Hassenfratz
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22030
  • Patricia Esch
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23320
  • Barbara Donato
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22304
    • Comments
    • В
  • Dennis Black
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • Chesapeake, VA 2320
    • Comments
    • JUST START OVER WITH THE BILL TO FINANCE VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION. THE FIRST TRY IS AN ABOMINATION.
  • Amy Glasgow
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 24201
  • d. sean horan
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23321
    • Comments
    • Shame on you!! Have the guts to raise the gas tax
  • Susanne Black
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23320
  • Raynald David
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23323
  • Felecia Murphy
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23320
  • Dianne Allen
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23320
    • Comments
    • This is not fair for Virginia residents.
  • Richard Miale
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23320
  • Carol Senechal
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23508
  • Lynne Alcott
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23322
  • Rebecca Moore
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • Virginia Beach
  • Gordon H. Glover
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23508
    • Comments
    • Our elected officals really look out for our interest
  • I Mc Pherson
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22124
    • Comments
    • I strongly oppose this outrageous new revenue enhancement tool
  • T Mc Pherson
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 22124
    • Comments
    • How about tigthening the belt on govt. spending and applying the tax on the books now where they were intended?
  • Herbert T. Gill
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23451
    • Comments
    • The punishment must fit the crime or the people will lose faith in the legal system.
  • Benjamin M. Smith
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23518
    • Comments
    • В
  • Deborah P. Smith
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23518
    • Comments
    • В
  • Viki Van Weyr
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23451
    • Comments
    • This is unconstitutional!
  • Mildred F. Moore
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23320
    • Comments
    • This bill is a blatant, insensitive slap in the face of VA citizens, and must NOT be tolerated!
  • Dorie Johnson
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23323
  • Angela Woodard
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23703
  • Randall Rutledge
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23703
  • Stephen Thomas
    • VA Zip Code or County of Residence
    • 23464
    • Comments
    • Regular voter