When I got a ticket in Tennessee once, the fine was divided up by line item to what that portion of the fine was paying for. It wasn't on the ticket itself. It was on the receipt. I am certain it is by ordinance or act of the legislature that it is done that way. Some of the items were for streets, court costs, etc.

I've never paid an officer for a ticket...don't remember seeing that done since I've been a driver, although it is parodied in movies and such. I would be very suspicious about paying an officer.

Karen