Comment by rationalist
8 hours ago
> Running reds, extreme speed, escaping police are all common.
How do these cameras prevent those crimes?
8 hours ago
> Running reds, extreme speed, escaping police are all common.
How do these cameras prevent those crimes?
plate reading help police track down suspects without pursuit. video recording in general help police collect evidence necessary to convict reckless driving.
It sounds like you're talking about solving crimes, not preventing crimes.
solving crime and convicting criminals has first and n-order effects. For one, a few criminals commit most crimes, so locking people up reduces many crimes. Secondly, convictions are a deterrent.