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> I think most cops have a non trivial amount of their budget based on fines. I think I've seen instances where automated traffic camera fines just go into a c
by TulliusCicero 2y ago
> I think most cops have a non trivial amount of their budget based on fines.
I think I've seen instances where automated traffic camera fines just go into a city's street/road safety improvement fund, which seems like a good way of handling things.
- adolph 2y agoOnce a fine becomes a revenue stream there will be an incentive to maintain the flow of money that may run counter to the goal of the fine.