Forgetting handbag now a $1,500 crime

As such, people driving without a valid driver’s permit will now have to pay an increased fine of $1,500.

If a law-abiding citizen, who has no previous record/offence, mistakenly forgot his/her wallet with their driver’s permit at home on a Sunday morning on the way to purchase a newspaper, must they be subjected to that hefty fine? Secondly, recently the regulations regarding towing have been changed so that no person can tow any vehicle on any street without the use of a wrecker. Should towing by wrecker not be mandatory on main roads and highways? If a person breaks down on a side street two streets away from his home in Brasso Seco, Barrackpore, Balmain or Blanchisseuse, should they be forced to hire a $1,500 wrecker to tow them two blocks? Why are our parliamentarians tormenting the general public with petty laws when uncaring parliamentarians are parading in office? Have they become so alienated from the people that they pass laws without necessary consultations.

Are they working by guess or vikey vie?

Gary Aboud via email