you got that right. Over many years, the so-called "law" has morphed into a money making machine for the states, cities and the courts. The legislatures have monetized many laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations, etc. $300 traffic citation for a busted tail light type of thing......

If you have a desire to more fully understand the concept of turning the "law" into a STRAIGHT MONEY MAKING machine, READ THIS:

https://www.amazon.com/Law-Frederic-Bastiat-2013-09-21/dp/B01K0TYZZG/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2JZYDNNT4O5NG&keywords=The+law+bastiat&qid=1691711689&sprefix=the+law+bastiat%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-9

after you read the book, you will come to understand why those three traffic courts generationg $10,000 hourly in Atlanta, Georgia exist.....right after you pay your $300 for a busted tail light out traffic ticket, the clerk of the court plays THIS:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aW7HweAf3o