Has the city of Corpus Christy found a solution to bringing in revenue in this down trodden economy or is it just living up to the reputation Texas has of being tuff on Crime? Scott Henson, writes for Grits for Breakfast and is responsible for the article entitled “Corpus Christi will begin insurance checkpoints, auction off uninsured vehicles.” According to Henson, the city council has approved $180,000 from the city’s general fund to help police catch uninsured vehicles. The plan is to hire two more impound officers, buy one more tow truck, and increase the amount of car auctions from six a year to twelve. This should bring in around $510,000 for the city’s budget.
First time offenders will get the maximum penalty: a citation which includes a $175 to $350 fine and the car will be impounded. It will cost additional $280 to liberate the car from the impound lot. Citizens who fail to pay the fees could have their car sold off at auction at the end of 30 days.
The police chief also plans to “set up insurance check points and tow uninsured vehicles.”
Henson also brings up the fact that Dallas has similar laws; they are not as severe in their auction policy. However it doesn’t keep drivers from driving without insurance, it only bleeds the violators dry from a financial point. Therefore, it might not be the best solution to keep uninsured drivers off the roads, but it will bring in more revenue to help the city budget.
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