General Road and Highway Discussion

[danbrotherston]

The problem with photo radar is it is perceived as a money grab, with no safety benefits.  

A wealthy person can speed as much as they can afford the fines.  There is no repercussions for repeat offences. (ie. Demerit points).  

Once the camera flashes, the driver can continue the illegal behaviour, therefore no safer than before.

An actual police officer in a "speed trap" can issue a ticket to a person observed committing the illegal behaviour, and in turn demerit points will be issued to monitor the situation.  The offender is also stopped in the commission of the act, and is educated in the behaviour.  This is to stop him/her hitting the bus full of kids, something a camera wouldn't stop.

Now this really is no different than a photo red-light camera, but the masses have accepted those... photo radar is a political nightmare in Ontario.

Coke

I really doubt very much that the majority of those who object to photoradar have thought this deeply about it.

The impression I get from the comments is that they feel entitled to break the law, and unless caught in the act by an actual person, they shouldn't be punished for doing so.

As for the idea that you can purchase your way out of a ticket, this applies to officer issued speeding tickets as well, 3 demerit points on my license means nothing, so I can speed as long as I have points, and am willing to pay tickets and insurance.

The real solution is to have income based fines.