OT: Speed Cams

[Josef Lowder]

On 4/2/09, Eric Cope <eric.cope at gmail.com> wrote:
> link to those statistics?

http://photoenforcement.azdps.gov/Questions/

A comprehensive statistical analysis was recently conducted by the
Arizona State University for the Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT) and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) following the
first ever United States Freeway program. When examining the crashes
the study used non-peak hours which amounted to approximately 18 hours
per day on the weekdays and all day during the weekend. It was
determined that during the peak or "rush hour" periods, traffic was
slowed below the posted speed limit due to congestion. The program
results were dramatic:

-  The program reduced average speeds by approximately 9 mph.
-  Total collisions were reduced by 44% to 54%
-  Total injury crashes were reduced by 28% to 48%
-  Single vehicle crashes were reduced by 59% to 63%
-  Sideswipe collisions were reduced by 33% to 48%
-  Rear end collisions ranged from a 14% increase down to a 23%
decrease dependent upon which of the comparison models were used.

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Speed kills.

Murder (and manslaughter) are illegal.

Preventing murder and/or manslaughter from reckless, irresponsible
driving (i.e. speeding in violation of posted speed laws) is not in
any way an intrusion on individual rights.

There is no sensible basis for opposing photo radar speed limit enforcement.

Opposition to photo radar is tantamount to advocating legalization of
murder and/or manslaughter in any form by any means.