Traffic Fine Revenue at Boise Police Department in Steady Decline

An interesting statistic has been released in a newly published article on a local news platform. Oh, the drama that will ensure when folks chime in with their thoughts.

What's the hot topic? Traffic fines. Here in the Treasure Valley, everyone has an opinion on traffic. There's too much for some and 'nothing' to others. The speed limits are too slow for some and for others, 'nobody knows how to drive'.  Don't even get us started on traffic arguments when there is rain or snow on the ground.

With all of these debates aside, what if we told you that revenue from traffic fines at the Boise Police Department has been steadily...declining!?

Speaking of traffic fines, when is the last time you got a speeding ticket? Perhaps our handy speed trap guide is a reason that their traffic revenue is down!?

Did we inspire you to drive better after seeing these roads are high-risk fine zones!? 

We won't take credit for encouraging folks to be on the lookout for speed traps, but we do think there's an awfully interesting correlation. Just saying.

In 2020 (the COVID-19 year that none of us want to remember), a total of $1,022,932 was raked in by Boise Police. That's peculiar to us because...nobody was doing anything or going anywhere?

Since then, there has been a decline. Check these numbers out:

• 2021: $904,313
• 2022: $862,784

Here's to hoping that in 2023, we all drive safe and that there isn't a big push to make up that revenue! Be safe out there, Boise!