[ElBarto]

> Sure and while you're at it why not implement cameras all over every roadway to automatically ticket you every time you break the speed limit.

This is a common and interesting sarcasm.

It is interesting because the law is indeed that drivers should get a ticket every time they break the speed limit (or for any other driving offence).

These technologies enable the law to be applied absolutely for the first time. The law is no longer subject to the major caveat "if caught". You break the speed limit you are fined, you litter you are fined, etc. 100% of the time.

Many people seems uncomfortable with that, which is interesting.

Perhaps the discussion should be about the rule of law, punishment, and leeway rather than technology.

[king07828]

Frustration comes from laws and punishments that are optimized for less than 100% enforcement (i.e., harsh punishments for those who actually get caught) being enforced 100% of the time. Laws and punishments should be updated to account for the likelihood of enforcement.

[LeftTurnSignal]

>> Many people seems uncomfortable with that, which is interesting.

The part I'm uncomfortable with is how do we know that the cameras are setup correctly? What third party company is actually receiving the tickets before sending them out? How much are they getting from each ticket, etc?

Without transparency there's no way to trust them. If there was a way to trust them I'm sure things would be a little different.

[lambdadmitry]

I would also add that that particular sarcasm is deeply American. I've never seen it in the UK (yet) where these cameras are deployed and people generally obey the speed limit.