Dark Ages

I went today to pay what we call here in Florida a “fix-it” ticket.  It’s a ticket that y0u get if an officer stops you for an equipment (i.e. blinker, brake light, etc.) failure.  You have thirty days to get it fixed (thus the name) and inspected by the police.  You can then pay a “reduced” fine.  So I did everything required to go pay the reduced fine.  I get to the Circuit Clerk’s office, and there on the front door is a sign that reads “No debit/credit cards accepted.”  Thankfully I brought my checkbook in the unlikely (or not so) event that this would happen.  I write the check out, wait in line, get up to the counter and the lady says “I’m sorry, but I can’t accept this check because Heather’s name is not on it.”  The ticket was in her name.  At this point I am beyond frustrated.  I had to leave, go to my bank, withdraw cash, come back, wait in line again, and FINALLY pay the ticket (which, btw, was a good bit more than the officer who wrote the ticket had implied).  I then out of curiosity asked the lady why they didn’t take debit/credit cards.  She said “The clerk doesn’t want to deal with all that hastle.”  REALLY?!?  What century are these people living in anyway?  Checks are almost obsolete (though not totally), and in this economy I think they would be happy to get their money no matter whose name was on the check!  I welcome your thoughts on this matter.