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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Easing the Rules against Unlicensed Drivers

    The LA Police Commission has approved new rules advocated by LA Police Chief Charlie Beck, in the interests of undocumented workers. Now, if drivers pulled over for minor violations turn out not to be licensed, their cars can be impounded for 30 days and fines can exceed $1200.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The LA Police Commission has approved new rules advocated by LA Police Chief Charlie Beck, in the interests of undocumented workers. Now, if drivers pulled over for minor violations turn out not to be licensed, their cars can be impounded for 30 days and fines can exceed $1200. In the future, they'll get their cars back sooner, and be charged just $38.50 a day for storage plus a fee of $228. Commander Andrew Smith, a communications officer for the LAPD, explains.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Andrew Smith

      Los Angeles Police Department

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      Peter Nunez

      Center for Immigration Studies

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      Angelica Salas

      Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Police Commission Supports Chief Beck on Impound Rule
    1. 0:00Easing the Rules against Unlicensed DriversYou’re reading this
    2. 19:43David Dreier Says He Won't Run Again
    3. 26:12Is Mitt Romney a Winner or a Survivor?
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