Orange County Doubles Traffic Fine Fee
Fees Goes To $30 On Oct. 1
POSTED: 6:30 pm EDT August 25, 2009
UPDATED: 11:18 am EDT August 26, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orange County Commissioners passed an amendment Tuesday that will double traffic fees from $15 to $30.
The new fee takes effect Oct. 1.
It is the court facilities surcharge, which is assessed on civil and criminal traffic infractions.
The surcharge pays for courthouse security, maintenance and operation. Parking, capital improvements and leases for courts, offices and warehouse space are also included.
Supporters say it is needed because the cost of upkeep of the courthouse buildings is expensive.
"Everything is costing more, and facilities are getting older and we need the additional revenue to maintain for the long term," said John Terwilliger, director of the Orange County Administrative Service Department for Orange County.
Terwilliger said just as in your home, things break down and you have to replace the air conditioner or the roof. It is the same for the court facilities, he said.
The average annual revenue is $3.2 million dollars, but expenses run around $4 million a year.
Terwilliger said if you don't want to come out of your pocket with an extra $15 for traffic court then don't get a traffic ticket.
soo this means what?
5 seconds to find another street...
A few more dollars on top of you $300 won't hurt that much. The guy does have a point though - don't get a ticket and don't pay the money.
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- Sold my beloved J in April 2010 -
wow everyone grab their crayons and follow me now..
i've seen it all now...
14.4 @ 101 Bradenton Motorsports Park 11/22/08
JHand wrote:
They get enough of my money each year!
TRUTH!!!!!!!!
RIP JESSE GERARD.....Youll always be in my thoughts and prayers...
Yup guys and gals that is another thing thanks Jess for reminding me..... anything on your plate is a Primary Offense now so you can get pulled for it... uggggg... I think it's lame.... but it is a $96 ticket.
JHand wrote:Dont get me started ... effin OPD are retards and i hate them now worse then i hate Troopers ... $150 later and i had to remove my smiley from my plate #$*%^@#(*******#*$^#*@$@#(*(*(&@(#*$&$%^$&@
/rant
That is all.
sounds like someone needs a drink
RIP JESSE GERARD.....Youll always be in my thoughts and prayers...
