Apparently in AZ we do not have to sign anything if given a citation.
Yes, could fight it in court and it is doubtful the policemen would show up in court,
Cheaper to pay the ticket than to fight it.
Being a senior citizen perhaps I should have asked for my AARP discount?!
Not all of our local cops are that aggressive; several years ago about 3 miles from home I cracked rear rim and decided to walk home with the bike. Cop stopped and asked what my problem was. Explained it, and he insisted on me putting the bike in the police car trunk and drove me home.
Take the good with the bad and . . . got to keep my sense of humor!
Pedal on!
Rudy/zonatandem