Inspection requirement is a veiled money-grab

As a police officer in Ironde­quoit for years, I reviewed all accidents in town. I never re­member any due to equipment failure. Accidents are caused by road conditions and people.

I do remember years ago any older vehicles were in­spected. It makes no sense to get a new vehicle and have to pay an inspection fee. I would respect Albany more if they called it what it is — a tax.

But that is no different than what they did with the Thru­way. The canal was losing mon­ey every year, so they merged it with the Thruway and raised the rates.

There is a lawsuit by the truckers, and I hope some judge says what it is — a mon­ey- making grab. And you won­der why people leave?

RICHARD COLUCCI

NAPLES, ONTARIO COUNTY