Speeding Cameras

[BrandonT858]

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I think it is often safer to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Would you be offended if the government forced auto manufactures to put breathalizers in every car?

I can not believe that so many people would support this type of law enforcement. I am not promoting speeding and reckless driving. I have actually never had a ticket other than parking tickets and have no accidents on my record.

I just feel that ticketing people through the use of a camera is a violation to our personal rights. The government does not need to monitor our actions constantly to keep us in check with the "law."

[Dan.]

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I just feel that ticketing people through the use of a camera is a violation to our personal rights. The government does not need to monitor our actions constantly to keep us in check with the "law."

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By definition, any group of persons wishing to ensure that you comply with their rules must monitor your actions. Do you see why?

[bobman0330]

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I think it is often safer to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Would you be offended if the government forced auto manufactures to put breathalizers in every car?

I can not believe that so many people would support this type of law enforcement. I am not promoting speeding and reckless driving. I have actually never had a ticket other than parking tickets and have no accidents on my record.

I just feel that ticketing people through the use of a camera is a violation to our personal rights. The government does not need to monitor our actions constantly to keep us in check with the "law."

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A breathalyzer in every car is very different, just like a camera in your car or house would be different. Just so you know, I would be opposed to UK-style CCTV cameras on every street corner. But cameras operated by human beings aren't really a huge expansion in law enforcement efficiency.

[BrandonT858]

[/ QUOTE ]A breathalyzer in every car is very different, just like a camera in your car or house would be different. Just so you know, I would be opposed to UK-style CCTV cameras on every street corner. But cameras operated by human beings aren't really a huge expansion in law enforcement efficiency.

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Surely a breathlizer will save more lives than a van parked taking pictures of speeders. I would like to see some statistics on how these cameras are making our roads "safer." And think back 10 years ago and then to present day, and tell me you do not think that we are going to have cameras on every corner and street in the next 10 years.

[BrandonT858]

[bobman0330]

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[/ QUOTE ]A breathalyzer in every car is very different, just like a camera in your car or house would be different. Just so you know, I would be opposed to UK-style CCTV cameras on every street corner. But cameras operated by human beings aren't really a huge expansion in law enforcement efficiency.

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Surely a breathlizer will save more lives than a van parked taking pictures of speeders. I would like to see some statistics on how these cameras are making our roads "safer." And think back 10 years ago and then to present day, and tell me you do not think that we are going to have cameras on every corner and street in the next 10 years.

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I remember about 8 years ago, they talked about installing stop-light cameras at intersections, and there was the same sort of, "Oh no, slippery slope, big brother in 10 years" talk. If someone tries to put CCTVs on every street corner, then I'll oppose it. If they want to have people take pictures of speeders and ticket them, more power to them.

[BrandonT858]

What is the difference, if anything CCTVs will stop more serious crimes such as robbery's, assault, drug dealing etc...
It is a slippery slope. If you can justify taking pictures of speeders, then how do you support protecting other criminals from being monitored on the streets?

[bobman0330]

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What is the difference, if anything CCTVs will stop more serious crimes such as robbery's, assault, drug dealing etc...
It is a slippery slope. If you can justify taking pictures of speeders, then how do you support protecting other criminals from being monitored on the streets?

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Well, for one thing, CCTVs have infinitely more potential for nefarious use than speeding cameras.

[BrandonT858]

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What is the difference, if anything CCTVs will stop more serious crimes such as robbery's, assault, drug dealing etc...
It is a slippery slope. If you can justify taking pictures of speeders, then how do you support protecting other criminals from being monitored on the streets?

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Well, for one thing, CCTVs have infinitely more potential for nefarious use than speeding cameras.

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Care to explain? Also how are they not in the same category but on different degrees?

[AzDesertRat]

Speed doesn't kill--different speeds of drivers is what creates dangerous conditions. Perhaps if slower drivers drove in the right hand lanes, it would create safer conditions for all drivers. All cameras do is make people slow down for the cameras and then speed right back up. People actually literally slam on their brakes when they get to the cameras and then speed back up when the camera range is gone---how does that make driving safer?

I will never get caught by a camera because I have taken precautions with a license plate cover and I am not that stupid (actually--a good idea would be to start selling these things to motorists out here). Hey if governments want to make money off of this, why not individuals like myself?