MalixMedia t1_ix8p5ss wrote on November 21, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Reply to comment by markskull in Apply for Neighborhood Slow Zones by Jan 15 by Manowaffle

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 on November 21, 2022 at 9:58 PM

Dude, did you even watch the video? It explains it better than I could.

MalixMedia t1_ixa28a2 wrote on November 21, 2022 at 10:03 PM

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.

https://www.phila.gov/2022-08-16-speed-cameras-on-roosevelt-boulevard-are-saving-lives-philly-needs-the-program-to-continue-and-expand/