A letter submitted

The Free Press argues that motorists’ support for the photo radar system will be eroded if it is seen to be a cash-grab rather than a tool used in pursuit of public safety, but I am one driver who disagrees strongly with that conclusion. In my mind disrespect for the rules of traffic has nothing to do with how fines are collected and spent, and everything to do with how disconnected a person becomes to the world around them when behind the wheel.

Traffic cameras have proven to be pretty ineffective in addressing the lack of consideration bad drivers show for their fellow man. Nonetheless I am happy to have speeders, red-light runners and other offenders pay heavily and often for their disregard of the law, no matter what the government’s motives. In fact I wouldn’t mind if the worst motorists were tagged with such horrendous fines that they could never afford to drive again.