Seat belt ticket lie

I just got pulled over 400ft from where I pulled out of, condo im staying at while visiting. Got pulled over by a motorcycle cop saying I wasn't wearing my seat belt and I was. Walks up to my window says i pulled you over for not wearing your seatbelt, I said I was, he then asked if I was from here, I said no, he then asked for license and registration, did not ask for insurance. Said I'm writing you a citation. Is this like a tourist scam, knowing they won't fight it?