Reply #5: My title was more sarcasm than a literal statement, but...

[jim3775]

I suppose you are partly right about the traffic tickets.

There are two types of traffic tickets:

Infraction Violations - An infraction is a violation of, or failure to comply with certain provisions of the Vehicle Code, local ordinance or other law or statute. Punishment for an infraction is a fine only. An infraction is not punishable by imprisonment; the maximum sentence on an infraction is a $250 fine (plus assessment and fees).

Misdemeanor Violations - Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any law of this state, misdemeanor offenses are punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding $1000 (plus assessment and fees), or by both.

http://www.occourts.org/traffic/