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12/4/2006
Washington: Big Fines for Avoiding Driving on Slick RoadsMotorists in Kirkland, Washington had their cars towed and faced large fees for avoiding a treacherous snowstorm
Motorists in Kirkland, Washington were stuck with large fines after they abandoned their cars and walked during a treacherous snowstorm last week. The Washington State Patrol has set up deals with towing companies that allow charges of up to $300 for each of the hundreds of cars towed. One motorist parked out of the way on Redmond Way found her car was not there the next morning.
"If I keep driving, I will hurt someone for sure," Xiaoqi Ye told KOMO-TV. "There is no way to continue to drive, ...
12/3/2006
UK: Police Charge Motorist for Illegally Seized CarWest Yorkshire, UK police seized the car belonging to an innocent man then attempted to charge him $200 for its return.
12/2/2006
California: Evidence Planting Part of Official Police TrainingPolice in Huntington Beach, California use cars stopped for traffic tickets for training in planting evidence.
12/1/2006
Virginia: Toll Cameras Cost More Than They SaveVirginia toll cameras will cost more than the amount they will collect in unpaid fines.
12/1/2006
UK: Vigilantes Destroy Pay and Display Parking MetersAn East Sussex town plan to raise $200,000 with new parking meters is foiled by $600,000 in damage done by vigilantes.
