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Re: Gatso camera case
Sure, I see the point. But my gripe with this is a little different. If you call the police about a more serious incident (trust me, I reported being threatened by an axeman in public - no joke), then they are busy. I was told firstly that no "real" offence had been committed; then I was told they would try to send someone round as they were busy, but it might be a week or so. Now, I am all in favour of fixed cameras outside schools, hospitals, old people's homes etc. BUT, when the police would rather catch errant drivers at £60 quid a pop when the cameras are already doing a job, than actually employ people to tackle SERIOUS offenders, you have to wonder where the priorities lie?
Speeding is an offence, yes. If you are caught, pay the penalty. But in the big scheme of things I feel that the seriousness of the offence doesn't really warrant the efforts put in to catch offenders.
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