Honor System Fails to Collect Traffic Fines in New Mexico
State police say the honor system for mailing fines is failing with 1200 to 1500 out of state violators not paying. About 18000 dollars lost. 500 to 700 New Mexico residents also miss deadlines. Authorities consider tighter action or reciprocity with other states to enforce payments and curb delinquencies. Also Sen. Montoya to testify June 11 on making the Interagency Committee on Mexican American Affairs a permanent federal agency.