[meadsjn]

Truckers pay their fines just for passing through -- the other revenue is just gravy. With trucking companies (American only) being forced to maintain high levels of safety nationwide, the various state carrier enforcement folks have to look elsewhere for their loot.

[Constitution Day]

...the various state carrier enforcement folks have to look elsewhere for their loot.

Well put.

Another NC FReeper once described the state Highway Patrol as being "road agents" for the insurance companies.
I guess the DMV decided to help'em make their quota.