In 2002, Waldo issued 6,539 tickets. For fiscal year 2001-02, traffic fines were 38.7 percent of the town budget and 105 percent of the police budget, according to AAA. Lawtey issued 5,257 tickets in 2002. Traffic fines accounted for 34 percent of the town budget and 98 percent of the police budget, AAA said. Facts are facts. The tickets are the backbone profit center for the town and the police force. CONCLUSION: Waldo and Lawtey are speed traps. Congrats to AAA.
