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blumpkinmania t1_je890lq wrote

This sucks. It’s only the beginning. Really disappointed with Lamont on this one. His comments in the story - about always having an eye on us- are gross.

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traanquil t1_jebc0hb wrote

What’s the problem? Shouldn’t speed laws be enforced?

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blumpkinmania t1_jebepm3 wrote

Not by computers.

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traanquil t1_jebrfxi wrote

Why not?

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blumpkinmania t1_jecok98 wrote

Besides being unconstitutional IMO, it’s another in a long line of civil liberty violations. And if they make it a civil infraction only then it’s just another in a long line of regressive taxation. Finally, getting a fine, weeks after an infraction does nothing to solve the problem it purports to solve.

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traanquil t1_jefmu99 wrote

I get the critique of computerized policing and the potential dystopian possibilities around it. That being said , the current practice of police pulling people over for minor traffic infractions is a huge problem for these reasons: 1 - it can lead to dangerous interactions for either the cop or the detainee 2 - minor traffic stops are often used as a pretext for racially discriminatory policing or other forms of biased policing. 3 - minor traffic stops are by default spotty and unfair. Among a line of 10 cars speeding , a cop will pull one of those 10 over while the other 9 get away

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blumpkinmania t1_jefvsuy wrote

I Don’t care to argue those points. Let’s say they’re all true. At least in those cases you’ll get to face your accuser. When you get a ticket from a computer they don’t even know who was driving.

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the-crotch t1_jebd9pd wrote

Yes, by human beings.

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traanquil t1_jebdgjy wrote

Why? That’s dangerous for both the cops and the suspects. Camera enforcement for low level traffic issues is the smarter way to go

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the-crotch t1_jebeg1x wrote

> In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

That's why. Because I care more about people's rights than your justice boner.

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