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[–] But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)

You’re not gonna get me to agree on this one. I have gotten two speeding tickets for going 2km over. Thats nothing but another way to fleece and steal from the working class. We all know where the speeders and racers hang out and the cops don’t do shit

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 0 points 17 hours ago

It's so selfishly myopic to look at the differences in fatality between 40 and 50, to look at the effects on driving speeds that these camera have, and then conclude, "This is a pointless money grab!" Like, dude, you're clearly lying to yourself out loud. The lies we tell ourselves are not convincing to others.

[–] Rakonat@lemmy.world 0 points 23 hours ago

Devils advocate: if they are catching such slim margins they equally should be catching people going 5, 10 or 15 over of not more and actually being dangerous.

Yes it sucks to get fined for being in the margin of error, but if it was anywhere a residential or school zone I'd say it's worth it given how easy it is for a child to wander into the street and how little it takes for a car to seriously harm or kill said child.

The best solution is just better public transit so people don't feel the need to drive but getting more drivers to drive safer is a good first step