Verrrry Specific Fine

This is a bit difficult to make out, but the sign reads “RED LIGHT RUNNING $183.50 FINE.” (click to enbiggen picture). The fine is $183.50?!? How did that become the appropriate amount for a fine? I hear see the city council session: “What should we make the fine for running red lights? No one will take a $183 fine seriously, but $184 is waaay too much. What to do, what to do?” I guess the sign is there to ensure that violators bring exact change to their court appearance.