More than 700 drivers were cited and two unlucky commuters were slapped with $1,000 tickets as part of a crackdown on HOV violators Tuesday, authorities said.
Police from a handful of jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia handed out tickets during the morning and evening rush hours on interstates 95, 66, 270, 395 and other major arteries. The enforcement effort was dubbed the “Capitol Region HOV Awareness Day.”
The $1,000 tickets were given to two Virginia drivers for their fourth HOV offenses, officials said. The penalty also includes three points on the drivers’ records.
Officers also cited 32 drivers for reckless driving, 25 drivers for speeding and one driver for drunk driving.
I bet that will bring in a lot of cash for the state or whoever. How many crimes against citizens (sexual offenses, robberies, muggings, etc...) were carried out without police protection during that time. No money there, I guess.
ReplyDeleteWhen seconds count... the police are only minutes away!
HOV is a waste of space. It does not work. Even New Jersey figured that out many years ago and got rid of them.
ReplyDeleteOpen the lane to traffic and ease some of the congestion. Stop trying to control people and use some common sense.