Follow the money. Bet the official is paid out of the money he collects. Just like revenue agents in speed traps, posing as cops. Fines collected should not go in any way towards paying the fine collector.
If he gave up smoking, he could pay for the fine in about a month.
But if you do that, how are they going to pay or all the military style toys they so love to play with and walk around in. Bloused fatigue pants make the man don't ya know