It’s insane the lengths that some people will go to save a few seconds on their commute, while also endangering others.

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    10 months ago

    Incorrect; they discriminate disproportionately on poor people

    Unless the fines are proportional to wealth, I don’t see how you can argue that they’re not disproportionally punishing the poorest who are caught.

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      10 months ago

      I agree the fines should be proportionate, but a police officer doing the enforcement can stop whoever they don’t like the look of whether or not they are actually speeding whereas a camera will only target those who are actually, you know, speeding.

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        10 months ago

        I didn’t say pigs are any better.

        My point is if someone has the wealth to not feel the fine, the camera does nothing to influence their behaviour and such target those who can’t afford it.

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          10 months ago

          If not cameras and not police then it’s what? Just let people drive as fast as they want?

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        10 months ago

        I’ve had a speeding ticket where I was offered a “no points” option to pay a higher fine. That was only offered after I showed up in court. This would discriminate against poorer drivers.