Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.

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    1 year ago

    But speeding tickets are the most common type of infraction, and I think that’s probably a good example of a systematic issue.

    There are areas in this country where the speed limit is set artificially low, just to always allow for police to issue tickets capriciously.

    The Atlanta beltway for example would literally grind the city to a halt if everyone adhered to the speed limit signs, and it’s actively dangerous to attempt to do so as an individual.

    That’s not a people issue, it’s a systems issue.