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Michigan Driver Responsibility!?
4 Years ago the state of Michigan passed the Driver Responsibility fee. Last year the fees came into question for change as there haven't been notable changes in driver safety or accidents.
Do you consider a fee that compounds an already made judgment cost (Tickets) as a form of double jeopardy as it puts Michigan's citizens who are reaching all time lows in per capita income (the costs alone put those who have them in life or limb as we all need to eat)?
Currently our state representatives don't want to put this fee on the chopping block is because of the extraordinarily large budget deficit (expected to be about 1 billion dollars to date), do you think that punishing citizens is the proper route to solve poor budget planning?
This law effects those who can't afford the sky rocket automotive insurance rates but excludes people who violate the law in ways that put drivers in immediate danger, (wreckless driving, speeding, damaged safety equipment)?
As in the constitution,
No person shall ever be placed in jeopardy of life or limb a second time for a single infraction. This is double sentencing so yes it is actually double jeopardy. I disagree that driving is not a right, strongly in situations where reasonable alternatives are not available.
Not affording to drive creates a vicous cycle, no car equals no job which equals no money for insurance or food for that matter.
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- davidmi711Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
It is not double jeopardy as they are not being tried again for the same crime. That is what double jeopardy means. Additionally, it is part of the law so it is not a new thing done.
If you can't afford to drive, then don't drive. There is no right to drive and there is no right to have the state and the citizens of the state pay for the actions of irresponsible people.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
i had to pay 575 dollars for not having insurance but that was after 2 years of no insurance.... if i would have bought insurance instead, i would have paid more.
the mi. driver responsibility fee also is charged to people with dui's, and liscense reinstatements for too many points.
