Do you think they are there to raise money, control traffic, improve road safety or another reason?
2006-12-12 09:22:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If they had them in sensible places like outside schools, near playing fields or accident black spots I would say for road safety purposes, but they are generally situated on routes that are long and straight and where people are most likely to go a little fast without putting anybody in danger. Therefore I think they are to raise money.
2006-12-12 09:31:25 · answer #1 · answered by doodlenatty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saves money on traffic police. They are essentially doing one of the police's jobs therefore less police are considered to be needed on the road. The problem is they cannot patrol these parts of the roads for the truly dangerous drivers but as money is of first consideration then that's of little consequence.
2006-12-12 21:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by Bealzebub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because cops and EMT's are tired of scraping what's left of a human being off the road. A 150 lb. man travelling in a car at 60 mph will hit the dashboard with a force of 9000 lbs. That is more than enough to smash a body to pulp. You don't need to get anywhere in that big a hurry.
2006-12-12 17:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by kevpet2005 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends where you go!
Round cambridge area they're all laid out in accident hotspots and near built up areas. Something I totally agree with.
Go across to Birmingham, coventry or leisester and they seem to be located in places where it's perfectly safe to be doing more than 60mph (i.e. a 4 mile stretch of dead straight road with perfect visibility). These are the ones that irritate me, as they're not saving lives, they're just cash generators.
If you look , they're not called speed camera's, they're called "safety camera's". They're supposed to cut accidents, although ultimately they're installed and maintained by a private company and paid for by the police, as like any company, they have to make money.
2006-12-13 05:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by Steven N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raise Money
2006-12-12 18:20:33 · answer #5 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To fill the local coffers. I know, because I just got cought in a speed trap and decided to fight the ticket. I spent the better part of two days in court being jacked around, finally one of the local prosecutors offered me a deal to go away. The ticket was for $180 for going 58 in a 45 zone. They offered me a $100 fine and they wouldn't put it on my record, I countered with $75 and they took my offer.What a bunch of crooks. (my cruise was set on 49mph when I was caught.)
2006-12-12 17:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by ronhawk62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speed cameras are sighted in high risk areas and are there to reduce further casualties, Strict guidelines limit their locations. Figures will show that they are a useful tool in reducing road death. Speed kills so anything used to limit the extent of this horrific activity must be applauded.
2006-12-12 17:38:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are money machines you dont see any police about any more do you so all the bad drivers get away with it ,the camera dont see drunk drivers or the idiot overtaking on the inside or the obviously non moted car with bald tires and no brakes so they aint for road safety are they?
2006-12-12 17:31:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they are for all the above reasons and then some
2006-12-12 17:28:20 · answer #9 · answered by oneintruder94 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To save up for the Policemens Christmas party...the drinks are on us!!
2006-12-12 18:06:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋