California Could Review Complicated And Costly Traffic Ticket Fee Structure

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — California is taking a new look at the high fees tacked onto traffic tickets and other criminal violations, wondering if the money could be better spent.
A new report by the California Legislative Analyst’s Office is recommending a fundamental change in the way criminal fines and fees are collected in California.
Currently, a $35 fine for running a stop sign actually costs $283 once surcharges and fees are added on. That fine has gone up $83 in the last 10 years.