MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin

> This is SOP in many areas, especially rural areas in the south. They ticket people
> out of state for all kinds of bogus reasons because they know you'll pay the fine
> instead of showing up for court. My suggestion would be to go to court if at all
> possible - you'll probably win since they have the burden of proof and they'll need
> camera footage from the police car to prove that you were tailgating.

Extortion like this should be a federal crime. Perverting laws intended for public safety for revenue generation is just disgusting.

I got whacked a few weeks ago for an expired inspection sticker. The cop himself told me to get the car inspected and contest the ticket, and they'll probably give me a break. What he forgot to mention is the $25 filing fee to contest the ticket. So now, I've essentially placed a wager. If the magistrate is in a pissed off mood and I lose, I'm out $75 and my insurance company gets free rein to stick it in my ass.