Thus, clients may find themselves negotiating with the government in the context of penalty assessments, compliance orders and cleanup orders, as well as actual litigation in court. (bicklawllp.com)
Traffic fines in California are difficult to pinpoint due to additional penalty assessment fees and surcharges that vary by county. (dmv.org)
Under appropriate circumstances (e.g, where not prohibited by statute), an agency may consider ability to pay in determining penalty assessments on small entities. (transportation.gov)