Originally Posted by
Poguemahone
To be honest, the bill had other increased fines as well, including some steep ones for speeding. The auto lobby liked none of them, and the 900$ fine for no license got called out for some complaint, as it would be an "economic hardship."
What were some of the other increased fines?
Originally Posted by
Poguemahone
Part of the problem was the increased fines were seen as a money grab by the commonwealth; unbelievably
Virginia's gas tax does not come close to paying for the roads, not even the interstate highways. Another part of the problem was that the fines only applied to in state drivers. The complaints were overwhelming. The fines were an attempt to secure some transpo funding. Now, of course, our governor has just borrowed a lot of $$$.
Uh, doesn't the gas tax pay for interstate system not the local surface roads?
Originally Posted by
Poguemahone
Yes he did and does. It's a major PITA, and he knows full well he blew it.
That's good to hear, at least.
Originally Posted by
Poguemahone
In a far more minor way than they would be in a car. I know when I'm drunk I ride a lot slower, possibly because if I ride fast, I'll throw up from the exertion. I was hoping for a vomit smiley here, but no such luck. This sort of basic problem is not replicated in a car. And there's the simple physics of the 2000 pound car and the 20 pound bike.
I've done that, not because I was drunk, but I have thrown up while riding. And it's not fun.