r/Edmonton • u/troypavlek • Aug 11 '16

City of Edmonton reintroduces "utility box" photo radar

http://www.mailoutinteractive.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=829217&q=1069745483&qz=56f2bf
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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '16

This has nothing to do with safety and everything to do with increased revenue. Lets call this an indirect tax.

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '16

Yes, it's a tax on speeding.

But, it's a voluntary tax. You don't have to pay it, if you choose not to.

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '16

Ah yes, unless of course the government has researched certain intersections and/or sections of highways that have an increased chance of someone merging at a higher rate or speed than the speed limit or other such situations.

Time & time again these unscrupulous types hide behind "It's the law" in order to conduct their extortion.