[runlevel1]

For reference: Speed cameras have an annual operating cost of ~$30,000/year.[1]

[1]: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news...

[m463]

I suspect speed cameras have to produce results that are verifiable in court, while ALPR cameras just best-effort help locate cars.

[chiefalchemist]

$1000 per yr in actual op cost. $29000 p/y to pay the contracted company to say it's $30k.

Of course I'm exaggerating. But at the same time gov is not known for being efficient + effective.