2008 Senate Bill 1509 (Exempt old and poor from “bad driver fees” )

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Introduced by Sen. Irma Clark-Coleman (D) on September 18, 2008, to exempt individuals age 62 and older, and those whose annual income is less than 1.5 times the federal poverty rate, from the “driver responsibility fees” (“bad driver fees”) that are assessed for various violations and must be paid for two consecutive years. These very expensive fees were originally adopted in 2003 to raise revenue so as avoid spending cuts in that year’s and subsequent state government budgets.
- Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on September 18, 2008.

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1) Re: 2008 Senate Bill 1509 (Exempt old and poor from “bad driver fees” ) [by crazycajun on January 18, 2009]

the truth is, as evidenced by the fact that they instituted the fees in the first place, that they DON'T want to get rid of them. they want them to stay, and they want us to stay 'GROUND BENEATH THE HEEL OF GOVERNMENT' for as long as possible,

they've just started feeling sorry for the 'poor' and the 'old', because they feel bad about taking money from those who are already on their payroll.

by the way, where is the PROOF that such fees make for SAFER, BETTER DRIVERS? i'm still waiting to see that.

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2) Re: 2008 Senate Bill 1509 (Exempt old and poor from “bad driver fees” ) [by Michpatriot on January 18, 2009]

Why would they want to do this? They keep telling us that these draconian fees don't hurt anyone, they just do it for your own good, to make you a better driver don't you know. Horse Squeeze! Anytime anybody from the government tells you that they only have your best interests at heart, RUN, run as fast as you can.

Now do any with the entire stupid "bad driver fees" idea.

New Michiganistan Motto.....Ready, Fire, Aim

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3) Isn't this age discrimination? [by Anonymous Citizen on November 4, 2008]
And income discrimination as well? I personally haven't had any issues with these fees, but if I or one of my dependants someday do, I feel I should be exempted also. First off, why the arbitrary age of 62? Because they've contributed enough through income taxes over their long years of gainful employment? Or are you saying you expect them to drive badly so often they won't be able to keep up with the payments? And if I had an income level 1 1/2 times the federal poverty level I could drive poorly to my heart's content as well? That makes a lot of sense. Lose the stupid act entirely.

Also, in striking out the verbiage you did, it appears to not matter if you had insurance without proof in the vehicle, you will still be fined.
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