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2/4/2005
Speed Camera Points More Important Than LifeA retired Australian police officer receives points against his license for speeding past a camera to save the life of his brother-in-law.
One of the main complaints against automated traffic enforcement is that machines lack the discretion that would be shown by a human police officer in extreme circumstances. An Australian man found this out when he sped past a camera to bring his brother-in-law to the hospital in time to receive a life-saving liver transplant. Every minute counted. The driver was an ex-cop and experienced driver. The road was clear. Nonetheless, a court upheld points against his license despite the amazing circu ...
2/4/2005
German Policeman Gives Parking Ticket to Radar CopGerman police officer gives a parking ticket to a cop running a radar speed trap.
2/3/2005
New Zealand Parliament: Stop Ignoring Emergency CallsA New Zealand parliamentary report criticized police officials for putting a higher priority on traffic tickets than protecting the lives and property of the public.
2/3/2005
Ireland Fears Speed Cam Backlash, Australian Cam DamagedIreland's largest motoring organization warns that private speed cameras could lead to driver backlash. Australian man caught defacing cameras.
2/2/2005
Australia: Road Deaths Down, Not Because of CamerasAccidents are down overall in Australia, except where camera enforcement is most heavily used.
