Publication
Speed kills. The likelihood of death grows rapidly with vehicle speed. A vehicle going 42 mph has a nearly fivefold higher probability of killing a pedestrian it hits than if it were going 25 mph. It’s quite common for vehicles to be traveling 42 mph in 25 mph urban/residential areas. Speed cameras can address these issues and more. They allow police forces to spend more time on other issues and they reduce risk associated with traffic stops for all. They are race/gender/wealth agnostic.
Why We Can’t Fall for Arguments Against Speed Cameras
Story by Paul Reynolds
January 11, 2024
Issue
Speed and Red Light Cameras
State
Virginia