The ticket isn't actually one for traffic safety, even though that's what they'll call it. If it were actually unsafe you'd expect far more crashes based on ho

The ticket isn't actually one for traffic safety, even though that's what they'll call it. If it were actually unsafe you'd expect far more crashes based on how often everyone drives "over the speed limit". The reality is that "being tough on crime" and "doing something" are political points, and the use of a ticket system generates revenue. If it were law that all funds related to minor traffic infractions had to be donated to charity (without counting for taxes) you'd see a MAJOR decrease in enforcement.