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

    Absolutely.

    America does this thing where only some areas have cameras, creating huge dead zones with no camera enforcement. This is done to catch drivers off-guard so that more traffic tickets are given out. As I understand it, China just has cameras on every street because their goal is to decrease traffic violations and not just generate ticket revenue.

    I still think my idea of traffic cameras flashing drivers when they get ticketed would be effective, but China has it figured out.

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      10 months ago

      As I understand it, China just has cameras on every street because their goal is to decrease traffic violations and not just generate ticket revenue.

      This is correct. Traffic cameras are present on basically every street, and they are highly visible, preceded by a road sign, and your GPS audibly tells you about them. They also flash at you.

      China also has a better implementation of red light cameras. Green lights start flashing a few seconds before they turn yellow, allowing you to either make it across the intersection or slow down in time.

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        10 months ago

        Oh wow, warning flashes for green lights would be so helpful! There’s an intersection on the way to work where I live that has a four way stop, but at highway speeds. You have to hit the brakes hard when the light turns yellow or you’ll blow through when it turns red 😅