This just in!!!
How the Governor Applied Abuser Fees Only to Virginians
Governor’s Substitute- Applies only to Virginians
§ 46.2-206.1. Imposition of certain additional fees on certain drivers.
B. The civil remedial fees established by this section shall be assessed on any resident of Virginia operating a motor vehicle on the highways of Virginia, including persons to whom Virginia driver’s licenses, commercial driver’s licenses, or learner’s permits have been issued pursuant to this title; and persons operating motor vehicles without licenses or whose license has been revoked or suspended.
General Assembly Conference Report- Applies to Residents and Non-Residents
§ 46.2-206.1. Imposition of certain additional fees on certain drivers.
B. The civil remedial fees established by this section shall be assessed on any resident of Virginia operating a motor vehicle on the highways of Virginia, including persons to whom Virginia driver’s licenses, commercial driver’s licenses, or learner’s permits have been issued pursuant to this title; persons operating motor vehicles without licenses or whose license has been revoked or suspended; and persons operating motor vehicles with a license issued by a jurisdiction outside Virginia.
House Passed Version- Applies to Residents and Non-Residents
§ 46.2-206.1. Imposition of certain additional fees on certain drivers.
B. The civil remedial fees established by this section shall be assessed on any resident of Virginia operating a motor vehicle on the highways of Virginia, including persons to whom Virginia driver’s licenses, commercial driver’s licenses, or learner’s permits have been issued pursuant to this title; persons operating motor vehicles without licenses or whose license has been revoked or suspended; and persons operating motor vehicles with a license issued by a jurisdiction outside Virginia.
Virginians, you now know who the culprit is…
Filed under: Razing Kaine / Timmy!, Scandal!, Transportation, Virginia Politics
Many, MANY of the drivers I see wide-veering and over-steering around me on I-95 are Maryland and Jersey drivers! Can you imagine the revenue we could generate here if this thing were applied universally? As a former NY’er, home of the most aware and considerate drivers in the country, I can point my finger at these discourteous louts with impunity!
No wonder why Kaine doesn’t want to call a special session to fix this. See: http://washingtontimes.com/article/20070714/METRO/107140038/1004
Interestingly enough, Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-20) introduced a bill to make the abuser fees apply to any and all violators. Unfortunately, it was killed in committee.
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