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Old 01-15-2004, 07:20 PM
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We had radar cameras in use in southern Ontario several years ago, if I remember correctly they were removed on the "right to know" basis. This, as in the U.S., is the people have the right to know that they are under surveillance.

I realize that they are a huge revenue maker, but they are flawed, if your CAR is caught speeding, then you are fined - whether or not you are the driver.

Could this be a case of guilty by circumstance? If its your car you must have been speeding, from my understanding, so many people pleaded not guilty to the fine and courtrooms were so jammed with people, that if you fought the ticket it would take better than 6 months to get a court date. Safety in numbers.

Unfortunately there is talk about bringing them back, our provincial government have blatantly stated it will be primarily for the revenue ... a shame its not for public safety, perhaps that is the second, third or fourth important reason.
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