Legislative Watch 
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1/3/06-Indiana transportation officials are looking into a possible “bad-driver surcharge” that would fine drivers who cause accidents that lead to traffic disruptions.
The fee is intended to help reduce the number of traffic-snarling crashes on the state’s most congested roadways, The Indianapolis Star reported.
Thomas Sharp, commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation, said the issue is worthy of consideration because drivers that cause problems take use of the roads away from others. “The whole purpose is to keep traffic moving,” Sharp said.
The surcharge would require approval from state lawmakers. Revenue generated would be used to help fund Gov. Mitch Daniels’ 10-year, $10.6 billion statewide construction plan dubbed “Major Moves.”
