Sacramento City Council Approves "Crash Tax"

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - A controversial "crash tax" has gotten the green light in Sacramento.

The Sacramento City Council approved the tax in a 5 to 4 vote.  The vote allows the city to charge non-residents when they're in a crash in Sacramento that requires the fire department to respond.

The "crash tax" could range from $435 to more than $2,000 based on the severity of the accident.

The city council hopes to implement the fees by the end of February.