4 ms·
> . A system capable of identifying speeders and charging them for their actions would be a boon for public safety. So surveillance here would be a net benefit
by deepnotderp 5y ago
> . A system capable of identifying speeders and charging them for their actions would be a boon for public safety. So surveillance here would be a net benefit to society.
Then you will be back complaining that "the traffic is much worse now" ;)
Chesterton's fence and all
- danny_codes 5y agoI assume you're being contrarian. It's hard to imagine a sane person who opposes effective enforcement of reckless driving laws.
- inter_netuser 5y agoWhat's excessive speeding? There is fairly robust evidence that prevailing natural speed of traffic is safest and limits that aren't appropriate for the road often reduce safety, as it is the speed differential that's dangerous, not so much the absolute number. If you set limits too low for driving conditions, you in fact endanger people by policy, instead of helping. It's a valid and commonly raised defence against speeding in many states. Reckless driving is distinct from excessive speeding all, probably best not to mix up two very different things. Reckless charge can happen at any speed, even 1km/hr, but it does require proof of intent, and is a strict liability offence. speeding is an absolute liability offence without the mens rhea element.