Is This Police Officer in Denver, Colorado Going Too Far? Are His Traffic Tickets a Grab for Money?

I watched a Denver, Colorado news story, recently, about a police officer issuing traffic tickets for minor infractions. I think, this is happening more often all across the country. This is an example of the way that cities and counties throughout the United States, in my opinion, are making a grab for money. If these cities and counties need money to pay for services, I have a suggestion for them. Do what the Fire Department does, ask for donations. When police officers give unnecessary tickets, they cause their citizens to lose money in more ways than one.

This particular ticket costs the individuals $80 and 4 points. They will probably not even realize what the future consequence of this particular traffic violation is until they get their annual bill for their auto insurance. More than likely they will receive an increase on their auto insurance rate. If they want to change their auto insurance, they won't get the most favorable rates because they have a traffic violation on their record.

I wrote an article previously about this topic. That article talked about a traffic ticket that my husband got in South Carolina. I think he should have gotten a warning at the time. If you are interested in reading this article the title is, Minor traffic Violations Cost More Than Just a Fine.

In Colorado they set up sobriety check points. Mostly these check points are used during the holidays, and I can't really argue with this. I don't want to be killed by a drunk driver. Then again this doesn't stop people from drinking and driving. It probably does cut down on this type of fatality. I feel this type of law enforcement is justified.

Are the people parking on the wrong side of the street to pick up their mail breaking the law? Yes, but who are they hurting. Why isn't just a warning given? After all, this was in a cul-de-sac. This particular police officer writes the highest amount of tickets in his county. In this instance he only gave tickets, no warnings. One woman hadn't received a ticket in 40 years.

If we have police officers, whose salaries are paid by our tax money, targeting individuals to raise revenue, then maybe we need to cut a position. Our police officers' duties are to protect and serve. Am I wrong on this? Quit restricting citizens, restrict government.

I would like to know if others in different parts of the country have noticed, witnessed or been a victim of money grabbing from cities and counties in their areas. There are many ways that government can grab money without our consent. I would like to know what you think.

Sources:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5816684/minor_traffic_violations_cost_more.html?cat=9

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/25622888/detail.html