Hull speed cameras sites 'picked to make most money'
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wc98 said:
really ?
It's about as likely as you being punished for committing most crimes. Most people get away with speeding. Most people get away with shoplifting. Hey most people get away with fighting in town. The chances of being caught, arrested and convicted are slim. But generally eventually you will get unlucky and be caught. vonhosen said:
tankplanker said:
I greatly prefer traffic police because they can enforce far more than just fines for speeding in a fixed position with a preset approach, its like comparing 111 with a visit to a fully qualified Doctor.
Using other methods/resources to enforce speeding just gives the traffic Police more time to do the other things as it's one less thing for them to do.I hardly see any, ever.
I see dozens upon dozens of unmarked cars every month, though. Not sure what they are up to, but obviously a bit like the black painted 'blend in' red light cameras, they never stop bad motoring habits from happening.
Digby said:
vonhosen said:
tankplanker said:
I greatly prefer traffic police because they can enforce far more than just fines for speeding in a fixed position with a preset approach, its like comparing 111 with a visit to a fully qualified Doctor.
Using other methods/resources to enforce speeding just gives the traffic Police more time to do the other things as it's one less thing for them to do.I hardly see any, ever.
I see dozens upon dozens of unmarked cars every month, though. Not sure what they are up to, but obviously a bit like the black painted 'blend in' red light cameras, they never stop bad motoring habits from happening.
tapereel said:
It makes no sense to place speed cameras where excess speed is not commonly used. I don't understand why anyone feels surprised by that.
Absolutely, if they're placed with revenue raising in mind. Which, obviously, they are.Otherwise if, for instance, safety was an issue I'd imagine they'd be well placed where accidents more frequently occur even if excess speed is less common at such a site. Conversely they'd be pointless on fast flowing roads with no significant accident risk.
0000 said:
tapereel said:
It makes no sense to place speed cameras where excess speed is not commonly used. I don't understand why anyone feels surprised by that.
Absolutely, if they're placed with revenue raising in mind. Which, obviously, they are.Otherwise if, for instance, safety was an issue I'd imagine they'd be well placed where accidents more frequently occur even if excess speed is less common at such a site. Conversely they'd be pointless on fast flowing roads with no significant accident risk.
There's no point placing them where people are complying with the limit as they would be redundant.
rewc said:
vonhosen said:
That's not because of speed cameras though, that's because of budget cuts & priorities.
No the Police were adamant that it was due to the success of the No Excuse campaign that is the Dorset road safety model which includes the camera partnership Dorset Roadsafe.rewc said:
vonhosen said:
That's not because of speed cameras though, that's because of budget cuts & priorities.
No the Police were adamant that it was due to the success of the No Excuse campaign that is the Dorset road safety model which includes the camera partnership Dorset Roadsafe.Priorities are regularly reviewed (they change with time), Policing plans drawn up to address them & resources deployed.
Edited by vonhosen on Wednesday 17th February 08:53
rewc said:
RobinOakapple said:
I've just found out that the people who run and staff courts and prisons are only doing it for the money 
Are their salaries and the court buildings etc paid out of the fines imposed? Safety partnership's camera operators aren't paid from fines collected.
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