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To combat the epidemic of dangerous driving in Chicago, the city is proposing a doubling of fines for infractions like going through red lights, rolling stop signs, and speeding.

Maybe if they'd actually enforce the existing rules, they'd be able to stop the madness. I agree that the problem needs to be fixed. I have near misses with overly agressive, dangerous drivers almost daily, and I know to look out for them (any guy driving a Camaro or Mustang is going to do whatever he wants!).

But I never see people pulled over for committing the offenses, even when they are done in plain view of a police car. I even see police cars, CTA busses and other city vehicles commit these infractions! The city needs to get its employees to follow the laws, and needs to crack down on those who break the law.

Giving twice the tickets, not doubling fines, is the better solution. Unless all they want to do is boost the city's coffers...