Jimmie E. Gates Mississippi Clarion Ledger Published 2:18 p.m. UTC Jul 23, 2018 Most drivers have driven above the posted speed limit at some point. Many have gotten a ticket in response. One question motorists have is why traffic speeding tickets are so expensive. The answer — in large part — is state assessments. It can be a ticket shocker if a driver receives a citation from law enforcement for going one to 10 miles over the speed limit. There can be different fines for traffic violations based upon how many miles above the posted speed limit a person was traveling. In Hinds County, outside municipal boundaries, if a motorist is traveling 71-79 mph in a 70-mph zone, the actual fine is $50, said Hinds County Justice Court Clerk Patricia Woods, but a state assessment of $90.50 is tacked on as well as another $18 in county or state assessments such as law library, Hinds Wireless Communication, and Crime Stoppers. That makes the total $158.50. In a municipality, … [Read more...] about What your speeding ticket pays for; state gets large share
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Florida Cops Ship 24-Year-Old Mom to ICE After She Paid Traffic Ticket
Maria, an undocumented, 24-year-old mother of three from Guatemala, showed up to the Martin County Jail earlier this year to voluntarily pay a $150 traffic fine.Instead, she wound up handcuffed and thrown inside that county's jail. And even though she paid a $750 bond to leave the facility, Martin County jail officials kept her money and kept her behind bars until Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived and took her away. Now, she's stuck in a cell at the Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach, a privately run detention center for "low-level" detainees who are being deported despite having either committed low-level, nonviolent offenses like traffic violations — or no crimes whatsoever.She only gets to see her children once each week. And she told New Times in a phone call from inside the detention center that one of her children, who is 9 years old, was at one point held in federal custody and was so traumatized by the experience that the child now fears … [Read more...] about Florida Cops Ship 24-Year-Old Mom to ICE After She Paid Traffic Ticket
Ticket deadline approaching for APSU Football football season-opener at Georgia
July 22, 2018 | APSU Sports Information Clarksville, TN – The July 30th, 2018 deadline for fans to purchase tickets for Austin Peay State University (APSU) Football’s season-opening contest at Georgia is rapidly approaching. The matchup between the preseason nationally-ranked Governors and the Bulldogs, who were a 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship participant, is set for a 2:30pm (CT), Saturday, September 1st kickoff in Athens, Georgia. APSU Football’s 2018 Season Opener is Saturday, September 1st at Georgia. Tickets for the contest are available through the Austin Peay Athletics Ticket Office for $80.00 each with a limit of 20 tickets per customer. Preferred seating is available to Governors Club members. Governors fans may purchase their tickets by calling the ticket office at 931.221.PEAY [7329]. The Governors have received preseason recognition from a trio of publications. Lindy’s FCS Preseason Top 25 picked APSU 15th with both Athlon … [Read more...] about Ticket deadline approaching for APSU Football football season-opener at Georgia
Why a Texas lawyer has spent years fighting a $75 red-light camera ticket
The debate over red-light cameras has often centered on safety. Advocates say the cameras have cut down on T-bone accidents, while opponents say they cause rear-end collisions because drivers slam on the brakes to avoid tickets. But the gadgets have also been a windfall for cities and the state. Since 2007, cities have collected about $641 million from red-light camera tickets, according to data provided by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Their total net revenue is about $327 million after expenses. Richardson’s net revenue in that time was more than $7 million.Half the money from the ticket revenue goes to the state, said Kevin Lyons, a representative from the state comptroller’s office. And part of the money goes toward regional trauma centers and local traffic safety programs, according to TxDOT’s website.Like Bowman, some lawmakers haven’t been thrilled with the eyes in the sky. They’ve put restrictions on camera programs, such as keeping … [Read more...] about Why a Texas lawyer has spent years fighting a $75 red-light camera ticket
Niagara Falls Police arrest three who object to vehicle ticketing
Niagara Falls Police reported that they made three arrests just after 4 a.m. Saturday when a group of people objected to officers ticketing illegally parked cars in the 3100 block of Highland Avenue. According to reports, several people shouted obscenities at the officers, who advised them to stop shouting and blocking traffic. Officers said that Cabrea M. McGrady, 39, of LaSalle Avenue, refused and was taken into custody. Police said McGrady kicked one officer in the neck and face while being placed into a police cruiser. They said several other people then pelted them with rocks and debris as they tried to leave. Also arrested were Will N. Clark, 34, of LaSalle Avenue, and Laquita D. Walker, 42, of Ashland Avenue. Details concerning their arrests were not reported. … [Read more...] about Niagara Falls Police arrest three who object to vehicle ticketing