Submitted by Manowaffle t3_z02193 in philadelphia
MalixMedia t1_ix695nc wrote
There needs to be automatic speed cameras on Washington Ave, Lincoln Drive, Girard Ave, Germantown Ave, Frankford, and Broad St like there is on Rosevelt blvd.
markskull t1_ix8n2p2 wrote
Speed Cameras and Red Light Cameras aren't bad, but they should only be used as a last resort, not a first step. Focusing on enforcement works, but only for a while because soon you'll only write tickets instead of stopping people.
MalixMedia t1_ix8p5ss wrote
Why should cameras be a last resort? Seems like a much better option than increased enforcement by cops which means more encounters with police. PPD is already struggling with man power. Cameras also can’t discriminate - doesn’t matter if you’re in a Back the Blue F150 or a low rider, you speed you get a ticket. Increase the fine 100% each time someone offends, lose your license after 3 times and you’ll get rid of repeat offenders.
markskull t1_ixa1gxh wrote
Dude, did you even watch the video? It explains it better than I could.
MalixMedia t1_ixa28a2 wrote
I did, dude. It was about red light cameras. I said "automatic speed cameras like there is on Rosevelt Boulevard". They send a ticket when someone is going 11mph over the speed limit, not running a red light. I don't think the video you linked mentioned those at all. It seems to be working remarkably well on Rosevelt Boulevard. 93 percent fewer speeding violations, 50 percent fewer traffic deaths in just the first seven months of the program.
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