[getsoutalive]

Just......speechless.

[vrwc0915]

ping for later

[Abathar]

There just aren't enough middle fingers on a single human body to express what my feelings would be to them if I ever got a notice like that.

[righthand man]

bump

[wideawake]

That's a law waiting for a test case.

[dpa5923]

Although I can see the arguments for and against this policy, this even if they live in another state is unacceptable. What right or power can the state of New York have to tax a driver in say Missouri or Nevada.

[chapin2500]

Legalized theft!

[metmom]

It gives new meaning to the term *highway robbery*. Thank you NYS. And polititions can't figure out why people are leaving or not moving here. They're just shooting themselves in the foot with their outrageous legislation. I want out of here sooooo bad.

[Omglol]

speed trap what a hoot! he was doing at least 75 in the 45. the cop gave him a break by writing the ticket under 75. they should send him another ticket lol.

[TChris]

Wow. Another creative form of governmental extortion.

[Flifuss]

Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know Michigan also had this "tax". I'm going to have to look this up.

[Tokra]

We've got the same thing in Michigan. I got a ticket for not having my proof of insurance ($95 fine). Then I have to pay a "driver's responsibility fee" to the State of Michigan of $200 a year for two years. So my $95 ticket is actually $495! I suppose I'd rather the state get $400 from me this way then have them take $400 from me in more income tax. At least I won't drive without my proof of insurance again!

[mvpel]

Despite being caught in what he considered a brazen speed trap -- the speed limit was 45 MPH where he was caught, but 55 MPH at the same location in the opposite direction -- he accepted the $155 fine for driving 72 MPH thinking by paying the matter would be settled.

Uh... DUH!

Just goes to show: FIGHT EVERY TICKET!

[Gay State Conservative]

I think he should refuse to pay.If this "tax" isn't one that's also levied on residents of the State of New York,I can't see how a Federal court would allow the law to stand.

[ShadowAce]

Taxation without representation?

[jonascord]

What are you all griping about? It's only NON-VOTERS in other states who are getting robbed, err, taxed, and after all, it's only to enforce highway safety, for the chillens, and how could you claim that "speeding" laws are just revenue makers.

[mpreston]

State government cost must be out of control. I suspect it's the defined benefit pension plans that were sweetened up in the late 1990's / early 2000's during the stock market bubble. Now these plans are underperforming and State's are looking for new sources of revenue anywhere they can, ethical or not, legal or not.

[Polyxene]

"...he must either pay the state an annual $100 tax or a lump sum of $300."

Brought to you by the state that spawned Upchuck Schumer and the Heinous Harridan, the two RATs that never met a tax they didn't like. Is anyone surprised?

[pepperdog]

Unbelievable!

[Wurlitzer]

Please allow me to apologize for all the communists in NYS who have created this and many more insidious laws. Would it be possible for the other 49 states to declare war on NYS? Under the interstate commerce clause, is NYS allowed to do this?

[Element187]

That makes one not want to go back to NY