There's been a lot of reports and discussion lately regarding Oxfordshires removal of the their speed camera network with both camps hitting out at one another about the decision. Yesterday it was reported locally that in less than 8 months time the Greater Manchester speed camera network may have to start shutting down also due to budgetary cuts making it financially unviable to support.
Supporters claim there'll be masses of deaths as a result and Non-supporters say the cameras didn't make a difference in the first place. The big concern amongst many seems to be that these areas are creating a knock on effect that will eventually lead to the removal of cameras nationally as councils look to save money.
Personally, they've rarely made a difference. Speeding drives slam the brakes on for a few yards of road and then speed off again which is more dangerous than speeding consistantly. Over the years I've seen some unbelievable maneuvers from people trying to dodge a fine. In the last few years over 6 cameras have been set up on my route to work all due to 'dangerous drivers who mowed victims down recklessly'. For me their often supported by coffin chasers, I come to work via a 50mph bypass... which means those people never questioned why pedestrians were running across it, far easier to just blame the driver who dared to use the high speed road.
If they do end up removing the camera network, what's your stance on it?
Supporters claim there'll be masses of deaths as a result and Non-supporters say the cameras didn't make a difference in the first place. The big concern amongst many seems to be that these areas are creating a knock on effect that will eventually lead to the removal of cameras nationally as councils look to save money.
Personally, they've rarely made a difference. Speeding drives slam the brakes on for a few yards of road and then speed off again which is more dangerous than speeding consistantly. Over the years I've seen some unbelievable maneuvers from people trying to dodge a fine. In the last few years over 6 cameras have been set up on my route to work all due to 'dangerous drivers who mowed victims down recklessly'. For me their often supported by coffin chasers, I come to work via a 50mph bypass... which means those people never questioned why pedestrians were running across it, far easier to just blame the driver who dared to use the high speed road.
If they do end up removing the camera network, what's your stance on it?
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