Will Washington State Introduce a $3,550 Speeding Ticket?
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine (D) recently signed legislation sponsored by Delegate David Albo (R-Fairfax), a traffic attorney and member of Virginia's esteemed House of Delegates. Mr. Albo has been known to remind people that he occupies the seat of George Mason, the Father of the Bill of Rights.
Del. Albo thought it was a great idea to raise speeding ticket costs for driving as little as 15 MPH over the limit. Such a ticket could cost a driver $2,500 in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Virginia drivers get the added "bonus" of paying a $1,050 tax.
Luckily, Washington drivers can breathe a sigh of relief that we do not yet have to face $3,550 speeding tickets in the State of Washington. Unfortunately, the increased costs in insurance that a traffic ticket or several traffic tickets can bring make driving a real headache, if not impossible, for many Washington drivers.
If you recently received a traffic ticket in the State of Washington, I can help. Please call me for a free consultation.
Jon,
A Seattle speeding ticket for $3,550 is insane!
Thanks for the blog post. Best, Tim
Don't worry Tim. The $3,550 ticket is not yet law in Seattle or in the State of Washington.
Jon,
This is a terrific blog - I am really impressed with all the great info you have here. It seems that between the two of us, both Washington State and NYC residents can breathe a little easier when it comes to parking tickets.
Erik Feder
The Parking Expert
Wow, and people thought tickets were expencive here in toronto!
A $3500 speeding ticket is redeemable for one NOT Guilty verdict the next time one attends jury duty.
After all, how much does it cost to re-try a case?
I'll bet it's way more than $3500:)