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The existence of a credible threat of a fine for breaking the law is enough to dissuade nearly everyone from breaking it. Nobody respects speed limits when ther
by andrepd 6mo ago
The existence of a credible threat of a fine for breaking the law is enough to dissuade nearly everyone from breaking it. Nobody respects speed limits when there's one in a gazillion chance that a cop actually pulls you over. If they know that if they go over the speed limit the camera WILL snap and they WILL cough up 250$, no chance about it, there's no one that will actually speed there.
- giantg2 6mo ago"The existence of a credible threat of a fine for breaking the law is enough to dissuade nearly everyone from breaking it." Yes, but they need to know that threat exists. If they arent aware the bus takes video and sends it to the police, then they don't see the threat. If they don't know you have to stop on a multi-lane road without a median, then they don't see the threat. That's why measuring repeat offenders could be a better signal than an overall number in a relatively short time. As an aside, diplomats will gladly break laws with a $250 fine because they are largely immune. This is relevant as there are a fair amount in that region. So there are exceptions to your rule.