• BassTurd@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Controversial opinion here, I have no problems with speed cameras. Speed cameras only ticket people breaking the law unbiasedly. The easiest way to not get a speeding ticket, is to not speed. That’s it.

      My only problem is when the ticket is set to low, as in a ticket is issued within 10% or the speed limit. There has to be room for error between speedometer, tire size, and just human error.

      If you can’t maintain a reasonable speed in the posted area, then you shouldn’t be on the road. If you can and you excessively speed anyway, then fuck you, take your ticket.

      This opinion comes from someone who consistently speeds, but keeps it in relatively close.

    • synae[he/him]@lemmy.sdf.org
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      1 year ago

      I’m just some white pedestrian- I like the idea of speed cameras in the city as a deterrent but other than that I’m not sure how I feel.

      The way I heard it was:

      Speed cameras reduce traffic stops which reduce unnecessary police interactions and violence. So it’s commendable

      But it obviously increases the surveillance state, which is disgusting

      Not sure how to weigh those against each other.