Yes, Virginia, There is Road Rage

December 23, 2007

Virginia passed a landmark “abusive driver” law designed to curtail egregious behind-the-wheel behavior, and it immediately became the target of court challenges and public outrage. The law was intended to make the worst drivers pay a greater share of the costs of new highways. Critics of the law — under which fees can top $1,000 — said it’s too punishing and applies only to in-state drivers.