It's a purely voluntary tax grab on careless drivers.
FFS, these speed cameras have FLASHING LIGHTS and warning signs as you approach them!!!!
If you are not paying attention enough to your driving to see the signs and slow down to the speed limit for the next ten seconds... then you EARNED the right to pay the tax on
careless stupidity while exercising the
privilege of operating a 2-3 tonne machine at over the posted speed limit. And in areas that have been designated (by data), as dangerous or otherwise trouble spots.
I got a Red Light ticket a few years ago. Clear intersection at Dixon and Carlingview,, sunny Sunday morning with no traffic, cyclists or pedestrians. Was a bit late for brunch so decided to speed up for the amber instead of slowing down. Turned red while I was accelerating. Too late to slam on the brakes.
Busted! $350+ IIRC.
I don't run ambers any more. Not even where I know there are no red light cameras. So, while some folks don't learn, I did and so do others.
Keep 'em in place and slow the fuck down. 10km/h means you save mere 3-4 seconds between stop signs.lights, intersections, traffic.
Funny how all these righties who whine about how unfair these tickets are, also feel that warrantless searches etc are fine 'if you got nothing to hide' etc.
I just don't understand that mentality.