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> But instead of automating the entire setup, local governments review potential infractions before any citations are issued, ensuring a human is always in the
by mullingitover 1y ago
> But instead of automating the entire setup, local governments review potential infractions before any citations are issued, ensuring a human is always in the loop.
IIRC, California abandoned automated traffic enforcement systems like these in the past because at the end of the day they were revenue negative. Having a human in the loop reduces the false positive rate, but drives up operating expenses to the point that it isn't sustainable.
- readthenotes1 1y agoOddly enough, policing as a business leads to some undesirable outcomes.
- mullingitover 1y agoI think there's also the problem that the non-fiscal outcomes of red light cameras are mixed. There's this DOT research showing that red light cameras likely decreased right-angle collisions, but increased rear end collisions[1]. Studies weren't conclusive, but they seem to point to red light cameras not being a slam dunk that makes their deployment a no-brainer. [1] https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/05049/ https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/05049/
- readthenotes1 1y ago"slam dunk" I see what you did there
- samrus 1y agoPublic services arent supposed to generate a profit, they are supposed to serve the public. If the system prevents people from being run over then its well worth the money