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0 pointsdylan6041y ago0 comments

rules are rules. you complaining about this is like football fans complaining about the tight offside calls.

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Imagine if I put cameras all over a city that charged you $10 every time you exceeded the speed limit by 1 MPH. With an additional $10 fee for each additional MPH measure over the limit. Also, this is per camera, so if you pass 6 cameras on your commute going 70 in a 65, you’re getting a $300 penalty.

Rules are rules.

t0mas881y ago

You're quite accurately describing traffic enforcement in Switzerland and recently larger Belgian cities.

CubsFan10601y ago

I'm not sure how exactly you're drawing that parallel, but, IMHO, that would be just fine. I suspect people would speed a lot less.

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jessekv1y ago

It's an equitable system. Ideally there would be a clear indication as soon as each fine happens, perhaps a sign with your plate number.

This way individuals can correct their dangerous behaviour immediately, rather than accidentally accumulating a large fine.

Ekaros1y ago

Hmm, works like this in many places. That is 6 different infractions. Probably also means suspended license.

dylan604OP1y ago

ahhh, see, there's a fatal flaw in your premise. I don't own a car, so this would never affect me. So, yes, rules are rules.

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