We’ve long suspected that a vast majority of California drivers is opposed to the crash tax – the practice of a growing number of local governments imposing a fee or tax on auto accident victims.

Now we are certain of the opposition. Channel 10 TV in San Diego recently posted the results of its exclusive poll on this issue when two local governments in the area proposed varying forms of the crash tax. The poll results were dramatically lopsided.

Those polled were overwhelmingly opposed. A whopping 73% of the respondents said they were against the levy while only 17% supported it. Just 10% said they were not sure.

The results are no surprise because the tax is so obviously unwise and unfair – especially at a time when Californians are suffering through one of the worst recessions in the state’s history.

Local governments are hurting, too. But that doesn’t mean they should double tax their constituents or unsuspecting motorists traveling through their communities.