3 ms·
For reference: Speed cameras have an annual operating cost of ~$30,000/year.[1] [1]: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/governor-cite
by runlevel1 4y ago
For reference: Speed cameras have an annual operating cost of ~$30,000/year.[1]
[1]: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/governor-cites-research-speed-cameras-policy https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news...
- m463 4y agoI suspect speed cameras have to produce results that are verifiable in court, while ALPR cameras just best-effort help locate cars.
- chiefalchemist 4y ago$1000 per yr in actual op cost. $29000 p/y to pay the contracted company to say it's $30k. Of course I'm exaggerating. But at the same time gov is not known for being efficient + effective.