lost_in_life_34 t1_je9ivjm wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:14 PM

Reply to comment by QristopherQuixote in Automated enforcement of water conservation rules in Fresno, California led to a decrease in summer water use and violations of conservation rules (relative to households subject to in-person inspections). This program massively increased consumer complaints, ultimately causing its cancellation. by smurfyjenkins

Those things are just as much about revenue and a shadow tax as much as safety if not more.

Too many cameras won’t be financially viable

QristopherQuixote t1_je9ko9g wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Since a traffic light costs no less than $50k to purchase and install and at least $2k a year to maintain, I think there's more money for enforcement cameras than you might think.