Just got a ticket for this.

[MadMax]

The bottom line is that all laws are enforced, even the ones some people think are stupid. They are made for a reason, and it is each person's responsibility to know them. If you get caught violating one, then accept responsibility and do what needs to be done to satisfy the penalty. If this can be corrected as a "fix it" ticket, then take the damn eyelids off and get it cleared.

And criticize the police all you want, your First Amendment rights allow you to do so; but I doubt most of those who do would ever want to spend a week in a cop's shoes. It is a relatively thankless job full of no-win situations; but they are always the first to be called when the shit hits the fan...