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New Kent County Mandates DMV Notification for Unpaid Fines

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What happened

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New Kent County, which issues over 71,000 speed camera citations annually, has passed legislation regarding unpaid fines. The law, which takes effect on January 1, requires General District courts to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles about those who fail to respond to a court summons.

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Why it matters

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The county currently faces challenges collecting fines, noting that 35,000 citations worth $3.5 million went unpaid. The new law aims to improve collection efforts but may increase administrative burdens for the county and the DMV.

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Who's involved

  • New Kent CountyCounty government responsible for issuing citations and collecting fines.
  • DMVAdministrative agency responsible for licensing and vehicle registration.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • New Kent CountySpeculative

    The county might face increased administrative costs due to the new notification protocols.

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