Re: Driver Surcharge-Texas Transportation Code Ch.708

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On 4/13/10, marie wrote:
> On 3/27/09, TFS wrote:
>> You are missing the point completely. The DRP surcharge law is a
> counterproductive
>> scam that extorts money from people. It is run by company (Municipal Services
>> Bureau- http://www.muniserv.com/) that advertises itself as a revenue
>> generating/collection service. The surcharges were ruled unconstitutional,
>> repealed and refunded in Virginia. In Texas various bills have been introduced in
>> regards to repealing the DRP.
>>
>> If the state wanted to stop uninsured drivers they would not charge people
>> excessive amounts of money for essentially not having enough money to pay for
>> insurance. Not paying the monthly surcharge results in a suspended DL, which
> leads
>> to more uninsured drivers. How do you expect someone to pay the surcharge or
>> insurance if they cannot drive to work? How are their kids supposed to get to
> school?
>>
>>
>> On 3/09/09, No complaining wrote:
>>> You broke the law. You pay the consequences. Stop whining like a baby.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/09/09, -- wrote:
>>>> On 3/09/09, leslie crofford wrote:
>>>>> On 3/05/08, Erin Dixon wrote:
>>>>>> People that say things like that don't understand the law completely. I
>>>>>> am 23 years old. When I was 17 I moved out and was supporing myself on
>>>>>> $750 a month....as a college student. I got into a wreck when I was 19
>>>>>> without insurance (because I couldn't afford it) and the state imposed
>>>>>> two tickets on me which resulted in 7 different surcharges (one for 3
>>>>>> years, the other for 4). The wreck was the other lady's fault....I had
>>>>>> only had ONE other ticket before in my life....none of which were for
>>>>>> wreckless driving, DUI or anything of the sort. I am STILL paying off
>>>>>> the fees...I realized today that the grand total (not including the
>>>>>> actual ticket fees which cost over $500) is costing me $1,516!!!!! I
>>>>>> have had insurance for the last 3 years straight....but of course that
>>>>>> is not taken into consideration. *PEOPLE REMEMBER* not everyone is a
>>>>>> criminal and therefore deserve this kind of punishment. A lot of us are
>>>>>> merely poor....and because of ridiculous laws like this....will STAY
>>>>>> POOR.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> =Erin= Has anybody signed a petition against this unconstitutional law?
>>>>
>>>> Driving without insurance is a gamble. And you are gambling with other
>>>> people's money. Driving without insurance should be punished in the
>>>> strongest possible manner. I am surprised at how lenient Texas law is. Our
>>>> state penalty for Driving without insurance is a one year suspension of your
>>>> driver's license and a $500 fine for the first offense and $1,000 for the
>>>> second offence with a possible lifetime suspension of your license. It is a
>>>> crime not a violation so it stays on your record forever.
>>>>
>>>> DON'T DRIVE WITHOUT INSURANCE !!
> To the person who responded about stiffer punishment: you must have the money to
> afford to pay for insurance. Just because we cannot afford to pay for insurance
> and support our households doesn't make us criminals. I would love to see you in
> that position where you can no longer afford insurance. This surcharge is
> unconstitutional because it robs the poor or low income families of being able to
> provide as well as carry out the necessary trips needed to make sure their
> children are taken cared for medically. shame on you for being so heartless and
> inconsiderate!!!!!!!That's for you Mr. DON'T DRIVE WITHOUT INSURANCE!!!!

Wait a second - you are worried about yourself and not thinking about all the people
that ARE abiding by the rules. Driving is not a right - it's a privilege and people
need to remember that. If you can't afford insurance, you shouldn't drive. I have
to pay a higher premium every month to cover YOU; just in case you decide to hit me
while driving uninsured. I have a family to protect too you know and what if you hit
me, kill me? You have no insurance and now you have taken the bread winner away from
MY family???? And there is no financial recourse available because yOU DON"T HAVE
INSURANCE???? Stop the excuses and follow the rules.