Cops always claim there are no quotas for tickets, that writing lots and lots of tickets doesn't help the chance for promotion etc. Does anyone really believe that?
Pretty much, yeah. At least around here, can't speak to any other locale. I've made the observation numerous times to numerous people that they don't write
enough tickets around here. The general attitude seems to be "no harm-no foul". However, there are occasional "campaigns" to straighten up problem areas. There is a joke about Las Vegas: "How do you tell a tourist from a local? The local is driving the fourth car through the red light." If traffic laws are not enforced, don't expect people to follow them.
OTOH, I grew up in small-town Ohio. I fully understand the reality of "speed traps".
And re: tag lights... it seems that there is not a lot of concern around here about the legibility of the tag. The major concern is that it have a current tax sticker. Gotta keep the cash coming in, eh?
DD