> -----Original Message----- > From: Robert J. Chassell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 12:12 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Use of cameras > > > I also recently read the following from a US Newspaper > site (but I've > forgotten which one - none of the majors) > > The article is in: > > http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/ > 001/081wysxg.asp > > The Safety Myth > > Photo-radar cameras are designed to catch speeders and save > lives. Only, there's not much evidence that the speed limit is any > safer. Part 3 in a series. > > by Matt Labash > 04/03/2002 12:00:00 AM > > SAFETY IS, of course, the flimsily constructed edifice upon which > the entire argument for automated enforcement rests. But to get at > the facts, one must wade through the myths .... > > According to NHTSA [the US National Highway Traffic Safety > Administration], 38 percent of all fatal crashes involve alcohol, > .... > > Among the "Related Factors for Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes," > speeding and red-light running aren't even the league > leaders. .... > > The [US Federal Highway Administration] researchers concluded that > most speed zones were posted 15 mph [25 kph] below the "maximum > safe speed," and suggested that increasing speed limits would help > increase compliance and target only the most dangerous drivers > .... Near my house is a speed limit sign that displays one's speed as they go by. It is on the property of a High School. It inexpensive, and solar powered. Has anyone seen one of these?
What about this idea for a start. Each speed zone has three speed limit values, based upon vehicle class. Each class is represented by a symbol, like a diamond, triangle and circle. Each class of vehicle is defined through criteria such as weight, brakeing distance, use, and safety rating. Diamond - Small vehicles with safety rating of 5 (federal crash test rating), under 2800 lbs, and reasonable braking distance. Triangle - between 2800 lb - 3500 lb or vehicles with safety rating below 4. Circle - Large vehicles 3500 above It could provide incentive for people to buy safer and smaller cars. Nerd From Hell > > -- > Robert J. Chassell Rattlesnake Enterprises > http://www.rattlesnake.com GnuPG Key ID: 004B4AC8 > http://www.teak.cc [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _______________________________________________ > http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l > _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
