Repeater
Regular Member
This shows conclusively the utter contempt that T-Mac has toward we the people, and due process. He has vetoed Delegate Johnny Joannou's HB1040, which would grant a right of appeal for those sneaky Red-Light Cameras, which are often used to raise revenue, not save lives.
Virginia Gov. McAuliffe vetoes red-light camera bill
Here is his actual [strike]explanation[/strike] excuse:
Translation: Screw You.
We've got 3 more years of this. If he won't help people screwed by Red-Light Larceny, he certainly won't help gun owners.
Virginia Gov. McAuliffe vetoes red-light camera bill
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed a bill that would have granted people who receive red-light tickets the right to contest citations in circuit court.
McAuliffe vetoed the bill Monday.
The legislation won near-unanimous approval from both chambers. But the governor said that provision could inundate the judicial system with cases of limited financial impact.
Here is his actual [strike]explanation[/strike] excuse:
Pursuant to Article V, Section 6, of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto House Bill 1040, a bill that creates a new right of appeal to the Circuit Court of a finding of a violation related to the photo-monitoring of a traffic light signal. A citation levies no more than a $50 civil fine. There is no effect on a criminal or driving record.
This automatic right of appeal to the Circuit Court could inundate our currently underfunded judicial system with cases of limited financial impact, potentially jeopardizing the efficient and expeditious handling of more significant civil and criminal cases.
Our general district courts are more than capable of addressing these infractions and providing those affected with all attendant rights. Allowing minor citations to be appealed to the Circuit Court would add an unnecessary strain to our vital public safety resources.
Accordingly, I veto this bill.
Translation: Screw You.
We've got 3 more years of this. If he won't help people screwed by Red-Light Larceny, he certainly won't help gun owners.