I think its traffic tickets becuase municipal deals with traffic offenses, disturbances of the peace, minor in possession of
tobacco, drugs or alcohol, theft of under $500, curfew violations and
animal cases which occur within the city limits.
I believe the answer is: Conflict theory
Conflict theory view socialization process as a constant battle between following our true value versus conforming with the value that held by other people around us.
The theory also view that a person will start to enter maturation after that person managed to realize the need to balance personal and collective interest when choosing their decision.
You can’t explain it scientifically.