All cities find themselves facing significant budget shortfalls and California is, after all, a trendsetter.
‘CRASH TAXES’ ARE GROWING IN POPULARITY AMONG CASH-STRAPPED CALIFORNIA CITIES
LAPPL NewsWatch
January 3, 2011
One more good reason to drive safely in California: If you cause an accident, you may be on the hook to pay the police and firefighters who show up to help. At least 50 cities in the state have adopted so-called crash-tax laws allowing local governments to seek reimbursement from insurance companies for the costs of sending public emergency crews to accident scenes. The fees can amount to hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
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Not a problem. California insurance companies will simply raise premiums to cover the risk. They do this all the time, and they are doing it now.
I presently just a few miles over the border from California. Last week I received a questionaire from my insurance company asking if I drive in California, how often, and approximately how many miles I drive in that state.
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