• Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
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    10 hours ago

    But it would be offset by the massive and recurring income from installing and maintaining the devices by a third party.

    Let’s see who the companies providing these services are owned by.

    Like when ticket cameras in vans became a thing 25 years ago: 80% of the “ticket” went to the camera van company. I say “ticket” because in many US jurisdictions only a police officer can issue a ticket, so these were unenforceable as tickets.

    States had to update their laws to add “civil fees” as a thing just for such cameras.

    • SwingingTheLamp@piefed.zip
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      10 hours ago

      Oh, my heavens, a THIRD PARTY! /s

      Yes, these devices cost money to produce, install, and operate. Don’t want to pay for one? Stop breaking the law.