Speeding tickets in the US
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It varies widely from state to state, but there are various technologies like radar, lidar, etc. As far as I know, we do not have the camera speed trap system like you do in the UK. On the flip side, certain bridges and areas are patrolled by planes and/or helicopters in addition to the regular police enforcement.
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Lawrence
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. You should have kept it to 11mph over the limit. The cameras in MD only issue tickets at 12+ over the limit. Even the police will leave you alone at 11 over. VA only offers a 5mph forgiveness, and it's even less at 2 mph in DC
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Yes you do NOT mess around in VA...Especially a radar detecter. Those limits are very difficult in the Jag. Especially when you are trying to get home from SC. I wonder how much money these cameras pull in with basically no overhead only equipment maintenance and depreciation.
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I get the impression from posts here by our US members that there is no pretence in the US that speed cameras are used for anything other than collecting money. Far more sensible than here in the UK where they are still termed "safety" cameras. I live in the only county in England with no fixed "safety" cameras - successive Police Chief Constables have insisted these cameras do not reduce accidents and annual statistics continually prove them right.
I almost admire the French attitude. The Gendarmerie make it very clear that speeding is enforced simply to raise money and this forms an essential part of their budget. They also enforce it with Gallic flair. The last time I was stopped, the Gendarme explained he was only imposing the minimum fine because I had slowed down immediately after passing the check and he thought the Jaguar was fantastic.
The Spanish have only recently introduced cameras and insist they are for safety reasons. However, they have the locations printed in the local papers and posted online. No excuse for ignorance there!
The Swiss have probably the harshest penalties for speeding. Fines are based on annual income and can be four, five or even six figure sums.
Graham
I almost admire the French attitude. The Gendarmerie make it very clear that speeding is enforced simply to raise money and this forms an essential part of their budget. They also enforce it with Gallic flair. The last time I was stopped, the Gendarme explained he was only imposing the minimum fine because I had slowed down immediately after passing the check and he thought the Jaguar was fantastic.
The Spanish have only recently introduced cameras and insist they are for safety reasons. However, they have the locations printed in the local papers and posted online. No excuse for ignorance there!
The Swiss have probably the harshest penalties for speeding. Fines are based on annual income and can be four, five or even six figure sums.
Graham
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