Speed Trap Cameras are coming

**Henry Whalley** · July-30-23, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Jimaz

...So it's not just speed traps. According to some stories, they record everyone's plates, with or without cause.

And you will no longer be able to play your pud, use a cell phone, or watch TV while driving :[

**Jimaz** · July-30-23, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by Henry Whalley

And you will no longer be able to play your pud,....

Heh, a camera wouldn't stop me. It would provoke me.

But seriously, there are a lot of very good reasons cited for these cameras but scant mention of the downsides. I'd guess the worst case would be if the information were to fall into the wrong hands. It's not as if malicious people never try to acquire power in today's wacky world. <wink> <wink> <nudge> <nudge> Know what I mean?

It's only paranoia until they actually are out to get you.

**JBMcB** · July-30-23, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Jimaz

I'd guess the worst case would be if the information were to fall into the wrong hands. It's not as if malicious people never try to acquire power in today's wacky world.

That's the main problem. These cameras are run by 3rd party companies contracted out by the state. In this arrangement, there is no such thing as an expectation of privacy. They can record absolutely anything, and the government can do anything they want with the information. Depending on the contract, the company can sell this information to other companies as well.

The ACLU used to be pretty vocal against this stuff, but I haven't heard a peep from them in the last year or so.