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Tag: traffic tickets

Posted inLocal News

California may eliminate late fees that add hundreds of dollars to traffic tickets

by Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters May 12, 2022May 10, 2022

CALIFORNIA IS POISED this year to make changes to what some call “hidden” court fees, hundreds of dollars often tacked onto traffic tickets and minor violations that can increase their cost nearly tenfold. But so far, state officials disagree on how far to go. Known as a civil assessment, the fee is imposed on hundreds […]

Posted inLocal News

Antioch mayor asks for forgiveness after he’s pulled over on I-680 on DUI charge

by Staff, Bay City News Foundation March 22, 2022March 21, 2022
Posted inCalifornia Currents

State lifts suspensions of half a million driver’s licenses after court ruling on unpaid tickets

by Robert Lewis, CalMatters January 29, 2021January 29, 2021
Posted inTalkers

Cities with more black residents rely more on traffic tickets and fines for revenue

by Akheil Singla October 26, 2019October 24, 2019

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