just got falsely cited for not wearing a seatbelt (I had it on the entire drive of course, as I ALWAYS do). Boy, did he pick the WRONG guy to try and revenue. Now I get to go through the whole martyr thing, refusing to pay the fine, court costs, etc...and I'm pretty sure I'm going to file a small suit as well, requesting my time and emotional damages. I won't win that, but it seems like the right thing to do.
On top of everything else, the driver of the vehicle is a retired LAPD officer. ROFL.
Courts charge you for their time, seems only fitting to pay them in kind. And without question this kind of thing exacerbates my distrust and dislike of governments, and causes me stress, which is a direct physical harm (especially to someo...ne with a heart condition who's already in a very stressful situation). I'm planning on charging for my time (researching, preparing, and attending court, @ $15/hr, and then $125 distress, which is $1 more than the ticket is for). Like I said, I know I won't win that one, but it's the right thing to do.