If it were up to me, I would replace red light cameras with spike strips that pop up into the road when the light turns red.
...One of the underlying problems is the false notion that driving is a right, not a privilege...
...At least in Europe there is a public transportation system available so the bad drivers can't use the excuse they 'have to drive to get to work...
…Having been in law enforcement, I am aware to how easy it is to use the law to further injustice. I wonderful example is an incident where a cab driver I know was shot but able to drive himself to the hospital. He did speed and did not wait for lights to change green if he saw it was safe to cross. The police let him drive on when they realized he was injured, but they followed him to the hospital to give him the tickets…
Quote from: Len Silva on July 15, 2010, 05:45:29 AMIf it were up to me, I would replace red light cameras with spike strips that pop up into the road when the light turns red…I'm glad I'm not the only one to think of something like that! I was thinking more along the lines of a mega speed-bump, so if you choose to drive over it at speed you will trash your tires and wheels and suspension and scare yourself witless. Maybe some dummy ones placed randomly at other intersections would also help...
If it were up to me, I would replace red light cameras with spike strips that pop up into the road when the light turns red
…Is it because everyone thinks that driving is a right...
But he did speed, and did run lights, and he got tickets – because he broke laws and he got caught, camera or not. One thing I like to remind people about technology and machines, is that it does not “self-create” – it is designed by people, installed by people, operated by people, and maintained by people, and finally governed by people. Technology and machines do not yet have intentions, deceit, hatred, jealousy, or bigotry – their existence reflects the characteristics of the people who created it AND use it.
Quote from: Lin on July 15, 2010, 08:36:42 AM…Having been in law enforcement, I am aware to how easy it is to use the law to further injustice. I wonderful example is an incident where a cab driver I know was shot but able to drive himself to the hospital. He did speed and did not wait for lights to change green if he saw it was safe to cross. The police let him drive on when they realized he was injured, but they followed him to the hospital to give him the tickets…But he did speed, and did run lights, and he got tickets – because he broke laws and he got caught, camera or not. One thing I like to
It occurs to me that the reason people going through red lights is apparently a big issue in the States - but not here - is that you use traffic lights far more than we do - where you have lights we very often have roundabouts, especially on faster roads. Obviously you can still have an accident on a roundabout, but at least 'everyone' has to slow down, and the situation where vehicles traveling at 60mph can meet vehicles traveling at 10mph cannot happen.Just a thoughtJeremy
Emergency vehicles have flashing lights & sirens to warn others - the common car does not.
Quote from: Lin on July 15, 2010, 06:29:52 PMQuote from: Tim Strommen on July 15, 2010, 04:12:43 PMBut he did speed, and did run lights, and he got tickets – because he broke laws and he got caught, camera or not.So then, these laws are absolute and a violator should be punished without regard for the circumstances? Is it that you want this guy to learn his lesson, and the next time he is shot stop for all lights and travel the speed limit? Don't you think law enforcement could give someone a break if they are speeding and running red lights because they are shot? Maybe he didn't have a way to call for an ambulance. The cops should have either escorted this guy to the hospital with lights and sirens or put him in their car for a trip to the hospital.
Quote from: Tim Strommen on July 15, 2010, 04:12:43 PMBut he did speed, and did run lights, and he got tickets – because he broke laws and he got caught, camera or not.So then, these laws are absolute and a violator should be punished without regard for the circumstances? Is it that you want this guy to learn his lesson, and the next time he is shot stop for all lights and travel the speed limit?
But he did speed, and did run lights, and he got tickets – because he broke laws and he got caught, camera or not.
…If I got a ticket in a situation like this I would certainly be taking it to court…
…What, for example, would the world be coming to if one citizen refused to rush another citizen to hospital for fear of being prosecuted by the authorities?...