Speed Cameras - Money making devices?

[Derek]

OK I know stats can be fiddled to basically back up whatever you want but these seem pretty clear cut to me.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11584778

The introduction of cameras on Scotland's roads has led to a fall in the number of fatal and serious accidents, new figures have suggested.

Data from the chief statistician revealed the average number of people killed or seriously injured had fallen by 56% at camera sites between 2007-09.

That compares with a 38% drop in such accidents across all Scotland's roads over the same period.

Seems to be that whilst they aren't popular with some motorists, mostly the ones who seem unable to see a bright yellow box coming up and modify their speed accordingly , they do seem to be working in their main function which is saving lives and reducing accidents.

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Derek

OK I know stats can be fiddled to basically back up whatever you want but these seem pretty clear cut to me.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11584778



Seems to be that whilst they aren't popular with some motorists, mostly the ones who seem unable to see a bright yellow box coming up and modify their speed accordingly , they do seem to be working in their main function which is saving lives and reducing accidents.

I don't have a problem with them any more as my GPS and other device is more than accurate enough to warn me that i am approaching a black spot.

Plus as they are all slowly getting turned off even better

[martyh]

Originally Posted by Derek

, they do seem to be working in their main function which is saving lives and reducing accidents.

not if they were meant to earn money there not