The mystery of India’s deadly exam scam

Re:The mystery of India’s deadly exam scam by pc86 on Friday December 18, 2015 @11:10AM (#10759144)

> Speeding is endemic in the US as well, and the penalties are onerous for pretty much everyone but the well-off.

No, they're not. Perhaps in some states but not on average. I'm in Pennsylvania so can only use those numbers.[0] There is the base fine (which can be doubled if you're in a work zone or an area with posted signs to that effect) and surcharges.

  Fine (25-55mph/40-90km/hr zone): $45-95
  Fine (65 mph/105km/hr zone):     $44.50-102.50

  EMS Surcharge: $10
  JCP Surcharge: $10
  Court costs:   Varies, last ticket I got was in 2010 and I think it was $7.50
  MCARE:         $50 for speeding, additional surcharges for additional offenses (e.g. passing a stopped school bus)

So let's say you're going 100 mph (161 km/hr) through a construction zone. Personally I'd like to see your car impounded if you do this, but you're looking at a $275 ticket plus minimal court costs. Certainly under $300. Every ticket I've ever gotten has given me the option of paying over 12 months with no interest.

I don't mean any of this to minimize your comment regarding selective enforcement. I've passed police who were doing speed enforcement at 15+ over the limit and seen others pulled over; I've been pulled over when there were others readily available going faster than me.

[0] http://www.justdrivepa.org/Resources/TIPP%20Fine%20Card%20JA...

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Re:The mystery of India’s deadly exam scam by aianus on Friday December 18, 2015 @11:36AM (#10759298)

In Ontario going 161 km/h anywhere is automatically considered "stunt driving" and carries a $10,000 fine, roadside vehicle impound, license suspension, and up to 6 months in prison.

Edit: s/street racing/stunt driving/

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Re:The mystery of India’s deadly exam scam by pc86 on Friday December 18, 2015 @11:54AM (#10759406)

I've heard of a concept of "criminal speeding" (e.g. going so fast they arrest you instead of give you a ticket) but it doesn't look like my state has such a law. However "Reckless Driving" seems to be much more lax and requires only "willful and wanton" disregard for the safety of others. $200 summary fine (again 2x in construction/posted areas).

Like most enforcement in the US, there seems to be a great deal of discretion in what the police officer can actually do to you, everything from a warning to a large ticket ($475 for my example w/ a reckless driving citation, which will also probably cause you to lose your car insurance).

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Re:The mystery of India’s deadly exam scam by TeMPOraL on Saturday December 19, 2015 @05:48AM (#10763229)

As it should be. Penalties for speeding are way too lenient, and enforcement far too spotty.

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Re:The mystery of India’s deadly exam scam by aianus on Saturday December 19, 2015 @11:26AM (#10763955)

Nah, you can do 100mph safely on the 407 all night. It's just straight, smooth, half-empty toll road.

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Re:The mystery of India’s deadly exam scam by pc86 on Monday December 21, 2015 @08:55AM (#10771045)

Until the person in front of you isn't speeding and you rear end them.

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