This is not a new thing. We have a notorious ‘town’ called linndale in Cleveland that is strictly a place for revenue enhancement through traffic tickets. The state finally closed their ‘mayor’s court’ and now they are in big financial difficulty.
http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2013/08/linndale_the_tiny_village_know.html
“We have a notorious town called linndale in Cleveland “
Jim,
Don’t forget about Northfield Village, on Rt. 8, South of Bedford. If the sign says 25 mph, don’t go 27!