You went 20 mph over the limit - Ticket? $1050

Welcome to Virginia. Can't raise taxes to repair roads? Simple solution - increase traffic fines. Big Time. The New York Times reports in today's "Week in Review."

under a new set of rules there are now a whole host of violations considered “reckless driving” that subject errant Virginia drivers to fines of $1,050 to $3,000 — plus court costs, if you fight and lose. The money will be spent on maintaining roads and bridges, safety improvements and closing a $500 million gap that emerged in last year’s transportation budget.

Welcome to Republican heaven. Or as intelligent people call it "Incompetent Government."