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"For two decades we have dealt with thousands of regular folks who have received traffic tickets. With rare exception almost everyone is willing to pay the fine, but they do not want points on their licenses or want to suffer the insurance surcharges that follow the fines for the next three to five years. It is very obvious that the real deterrent is the "points" - not the fine. So, let's drop the fine and just issue points.
Think about how removing fines will affect enforcement priorities. If there is no money to be made, why run speed traps on safe roads? Why make a federal case out of an honest mistake like an improper U-turn? I envision a real switch in priorities where the real hazards will be targeted, the people and situations that cause accidents. They'll get points, suspensions, and come to the attention of their friendly insurance companies. And, because their driving and not their money caused the enforcement action, they may well deserve these consequences."