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Originally Posted by me283
Andyl,
That is a VERY poor argument. Sorry to have to point this out, but driving at 20mph is a "potentially life threatening action", although not necessarily illegal. Does that make it any better? No, because speed DOES NOT KILL. Not on it's own. Now, I don't want to rake up an old debate, but how badly was Brendon Fearon treated in his multiple misdemeanours prior to the Tony Martin case? Did the Police set up cameras to make sure he wasn't burgling?
As for resources, do GATSOs mean we are seeing more Police presence? Actually no, it's decreasing. I can only assume that you have never (or at least not recently) had reason to call the Police.
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Ignoring the loud VERY. How strong do you really think an argument is that says hitting somebody at 20 can kill so speed doesn't kill? Ask yourself, is that is really watertight?
You clearly think speed limits are arbitarily dreamt up by cunning politicians who want to raise revenue. That's not really true is it? So, a camera to my mind can be placed anywhere where it is needed to keep drivers to the limit (for reference, that being the maximum) deemed safe by the highway authorities. Break the speed limit (reminder, the maximum, you can drive slower) and you might get done.
Besides, what's the hurry?