I was pulled over for speeding on the New Jersey Turnpike last year

Well that explains it. New Jersey is notorious for pulling people over for the money. It's how a lot of local townships get their income. It's fantastic. The township I drive through to work has a cop in EVERY parking lot on the highway. I wish I was over exaggerating. And if they pull you over, it's guaranteed that you're getting a ticket. If you're lucky, you can talk them into a seat belt ticket so you don't get the points on your license. They also profile a lot. They pull over my friend at least once a month. And they don't even give him a reason. Just pulled over, check him out, then drive away. I need to get out of here...