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In the UK (Where the op picture is) the police cannot collect the revenue from cameras and other fines. It all goes to the gov so the cops have zero financial incentive to install speed cameras.

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SSJMarx@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

money goes to the government

cops get their money from the government

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- Nurgus@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  Yes but they get the same amount regardless of the fines. The police see no direct financial connection.
  
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  - SSJMarx@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    Unless the police are an entirely independent organization, they can still receive orders from the top directing them to seek out fines even if they’re not the ones who directly benefit.
    
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