Yeah, it was a mess. I hired an attorney and it was an expensive proposition. Those traffic ticket guys charge a lot more to take care of your stuff if it's not in the city. For me it was worth it, though it turned into a super expensive parking ticket. No points and I'd imagine it probably still saved me money.
They've definitely gotten meaner. They completely target out of state vehicles to bring more revenue into the state. They realize they're not going to scare anybody off.