Cab Corruption Suspected

For those who think that cab drivers are among the greatest threats on the roads of DC, this story might be of interest.

News4 has learned that thousands of tickets issued to taxi drivers for violating cabbie rules and traffic regulations have been routinely dismissed. Documents obtained by News4 show that 66 percent of all contested tickets for cab drivers are dismissed -- higher than the average for ordinary citizens.

The FBI also told News4 that it doesn't comment on investigations or even whether there is one. But high level sources said the unusually high ticket write-offs have attracted the FBI's attention. Questions have been raised about outside influence on the city adjudication bureau.

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[SJE]

Now THATs what I call scofflaw!