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Recent headlines from my Posterous Blog:
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Ticket blitz coming to Caldwell? You'd better fix that broken tail light!
Traffic ticket revenue in Caldwell is down. Way down. The police department came up more than $63,000 short this season.
Council members discussed the reduction in the borough's revenue, especially the police department's drop in revenue which has decreased by $63,000 this season, said Ruane.
A debate among council members focused on whether the decrease in the traffic fines meant that the police officers were not doing their job or that motorists were following the speed limits to avoid receiving tickets.
"We can't have a $63,000 shortfall every year," said Councilman Gordon Lawshe. "Where are we going to make up the difference?"
Brennan said he thought the current economic conditions might be having a positive effect on motorists driving.
"Maybe it is a good thing," said Brennan. "They will not risk big fines and get points on their license."
They don't even pretend that traffic fines are about safety. They're "revenue", and the police department has a budgeted amount that must be collected each year, come Hell or high water.
Does that mean "ticket blitz?" Maybe, maybe not. But I suggest that everyone continue to obey the speed limit in Caldwell, and fix those broken tail lights.
And just in time for some easy "revenue enhancement" a huge snowstorm is bearing
down on us. New Jersey recently enacted a new moving violation —
driving with snow on your roof, hood, trunk, or windshield will cost you
$75. It's tailor made for refilling small town coffers! Park a cop on
each of the main roads tonight and watch that $63,000 shortfall disappear
under a blizzard of tickets.
Posted at 09:49 by Chris Wysocki
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