Published: 1 years 278 days ago
Sacramento Bee: Sacramento is likely to join the growing list of California cities that place a "crash tax" on out-of-town drivers who get into wrecks inside city limits.
The City Council is scheduled to vote at its meeting Tuesday night on whether to enact fire cost-recovery fees on nonresident motorists who are at fault for crashes.
The fees would range from $435 for a basic response to $2,275 for crashes involving hazardous waste leaks, driver extrication and helicopter transports. Drivers could also be charged hourly rates for fire equipment use.
Mayor Kevin Johnson said he supports the proposal.
"This is a creative way to keep our service levels at the highest possible level," he said.
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/08/16/2960935/sacramento-council-set-to-vote.html#ixzz0wmeWWK00
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