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the story might not be true about Georgia, but I will tell you from personal experience, that Interstate 81 in Virginia is a major revenue for the state right now.  there are even billboards for the lawyers who are helping people who get tickets on that road.   They had police every 5 to 10 miles at times!   Radar detectors are over $100.00 fine all by themselves since they are illegal to use in the state.  even if they are off, but visible.  I was given both a speeding ticket and a ticket for my radar detector, even though it was off.   

NYC has a new ruling, no cell phone use while driving.  it is an automatic $300 fine.  The cops have set up motorcyle teams around the city that stop people if they even think you are using a cell phone.  It went into effect a month ago.  Luckily, I was not using mine when I went by.....but I did take a right turn, 5 minutes after I was allow to do it by a sign that was so far up in the air, I didn't see it.....

Also, parking in NYC....  If there is a meter that takes money, don't take it for granted that you can park there.  check signs on the entire block.  If there is a sign at the beginning of the block that says, commercial vehicles only, or some other restriction, that over-rides the meter.  Luckily, I was sitting in my car, looking for change when the cop stopped to tell me to keep moving. I asked him why, and he told me....

Bottom line, states are broke,  they are looking for anyway to make money.  Revenue from tickets is a great way to make money.  This IS TRUE!

For those of us who are traveling around the country, trying to make a living, take it from a road warrior who is also out there.  Don't speed.  or if you do, be warned.  Tickets are expensive these days. 

Candiss Cole