[Scooter]

I completely understand Sam's point above. If you do wrong, then you should pay (normally). What we are talking about here is not your wrong, but the wrong of the local government. It sounds like someone had a great idea to fill the fiscal coffer, and then implemented the plan without going through the proper channels. If you fight the ticket and go in front of a judge, I think it is likely the ticket will be dismissed summarily, based on either lack of substantive evidence (i.e., blurry picture and lack of proof the vehicle was stationary) or the procedural discrepancies that appear to be present. I believe it is a valid fight, if the fight is against a corrupt and/or iniquitous system.