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12/20/04-Delegate David Albo, R-Springfield, has introduced legislation that would require the courts to impose, in addition to any other penalties imposed, civil penalties on drivers convicted of certain offenses: $100 for speeding at least 15 but not more than 19 miles per hour above the posted speed, $250 for driving while his/her driver’s license was suspended or revoked, $300 for reckless driving or aggressive driving, and $500 for driving while intoxicated.
These fees, minus cost of collection, would be used to support issuance of bonds whose proceeds would be used for transportation construction, reconstruction, maintenance, maintenance replacement, and/or improvement projects.
HB1564 also revises the schedule of driver demerit points to be awarded for speeding so that speeding 1-9 mph carries three points, 10-14 mph carries four points, 15-19 mph carries five points, and 20 mph or more carries six points.
The bill uses a combination of assessments at the courthouse and at the DMV. In order to capture out-of-state drivers before they leave the courthouse, all serious traffic violations would be assessed a special civil assessment at the courthouse. Those who pay immediately would not be charged additional fees. For those who do not pay, the information is forwarded to the DMV and it is collected as is done under a similar proposal – HB1563.
HB1564 has been forwarded to the House Transportation Committee for consideration once the 2005 session convenes Jan. 12.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1510. In Virginia, call 1-800-892-6948.
These fees, minus cost of collection, would be used to support issuance of bonds whose proceeds would be used for transportation construction, reconstruction, maintenance, maintenance replacement, and/or improvement projects.
HB1564 also revises the schedule of driver demerit points to be awarded for speeding so that speeding 1-9 mph carries three points, 10-14 mph carries four points, 15-19 mph carries five points, and 20 mph or more carries six points.
The bill uses a combination of assessments at the courthouse and at the DMV. In order to capture out-of-state drivers before they leave the courthouse, all serious traffic violations would be assessed a special civil assessment at the courthouse. Those who pay immediately would not be charged additional fees. For those who do not pay, the information is forwarded to the DMV and it is collected as is done under a similar proposal – HB1563.
HB1564 has been forwarded to the House Transportation Committee for consideration once the 2005 session convenes Jan. 12.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1510. In Virginia, call 1-800-892-6948.