Hand held camera tickets

[MI101]

WE don't create laws. WE don't do hypotheticals

(Perhaps it's you who needs to read the responses again...)

No, your initial post clearly indicated you dropped the ball at comprehending my question. You're on the same page now and I appreciate the one and only constructive comment so far.

 

[Zigner]

No, your initial post clearly indicated you dropped the ball at comprehending my question.

I completely comprehended your question. I will admit that I "dropped the ball" in assuming that you could infer the "unspoken" answer to your question.

 

[MI101]

Speed enforcement is a revenue generating punitive measure.

It has no requirement that it improve traffic safety or stop unsafe drivers.



Nothing would happen to the city. Your concern for the city is complete disingenuous nonsense

- Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. This is what I was looking for.

You are the dangerous speeder in your hypothetical.

Now you've been punished.

- You are correct. Thank god no one (including myself) was hurt.


P.S. Hand held "speed enforcement" cameras are fairly new in Ohio. I'm not trying to sound morbid, but I'm anxiously waiting to see how these scenarios will play out in court. But the law of numbers, it will happen at some point.

 

[MI101]

I completely comprehended your question. I will admit that I "dropped the ball" in assuming that you could infer the "unspoken" answer to your question.

Just stop... You're not helping. This isn't a game.

 

[Zigner]

Just stop... You're not helping. This isn't a game.

You're questions have been answered...best of luck in your lobbying efforts.


Good day.

 

[CdwJava]

That's not the basis for my concern. I stated that in the third sentence.

Let me rephrase the question. What happens when someone blows by a cop doing 90 mph. The cop snaps a photo of the license plate and allows the speeder to continue on. No further action is taken. Then the speeder kills someone 10 miles up the road. Does the surviving family have any basis to seek legal action against the city and/or police department?

Now, why do we have to wait for someone to get seriously injured or killed first?

The short answer is that there would be NO GROUNDS to sue the city for failing to enforce the speed law.

Enforcement is a political decision and is a matter of political priority and resources. There is no affirmative duty placed upon the city or upon law enforcement to enforce the law. It is largely discretionary with very few exceptions (usually involving domestic violence, sexual assaults, child endangerment and other such offenses).

 

[Just Blue]

Laws are created on hypothetical scenarios every day. (i.e. "If this saves just one life...").

You are right. I think people that speed should get a lifetime loss of license. For public safety.

 

[MI101]

Thank you very much

The short answer is that there would be NO GROUNDS to sue the city for failing to enforce the speed law.

Enforcement is a political decision and is a matter of political priority and resources. There is no affirmative duty placed upon the city or upon law enforcement to enforce the law. It is largely discretionary with very few exceptions (usually involving domestic violence, sexual assaults, child endangerment and other such offenses).

That's an excellent point and I appreciate you taking the the time answer my question.