What does the mayor think of the traffic fees that are collected? Don't they go into the city's general fund? Let's really consider the traffic officers as revenue officers, as I'm sure the city does not donate the ticket revenue to the Poverello House or other nonprofit charity!

George Berz

George,

I would like nothing better than to not receive one single penny from speeding violations in this city. It would allow us to deploy officers to fight crime throughout our city. But as long as individuals continue to use their vehicles as deadly weapons by breaking the speed limit and endangering others, we will continue to come down on that type of behavior. A little known fact is that up until a few years ago when we first implemented this policy, deaths caused by speeding in the city of Fresno had surpassed the murder rate. I've got a deal for you: Let's all work together and do our best to put this aspect of law enforcement out of business by driving safely and never getting behind the wheel after drinking too much. What do you say, George? Deal or no deal?

Mayor Autry