Margaret was issued a $150 speeding ticket. This is:
A) Not a tax because Margaret could have avoided payment if she did not speed.
B) Not a tax because it is considered a fine intended to punish illegal behavior.
C) A tax because payment is required by law.
D) A tax because it is imposed by a government agency.
E) A tax because the payment is not related to any specific benefit received from the government agency collecting the ticket.

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A speeding ticket is considered a fine which is intended to punish illegal behavior and is not a tax because the payment is not required by law, but rather as a consequence of breaking the law.

Margaret Was Issued a $150 Speeding Ticket