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From: slf@teddy.UUCP (Scott Fisher)
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Subject: Re: RADAR QUESTIONS (The use of...)
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Date: Wed, 31-Oct-84 16:43:10 EST
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Posted: Wed Oct 31 16:43:10 1984
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> I'd like to read some discussion and/or comments on the use
> of RADAR for "traffic control" (really, speeding tickets).
> The police in New Jersey  seem to use this as their main weapon(?)
> for writing speeding tickets.  In my opinion police are more
> effective if they're VISIBLE, and present more of a deterrent to
> eratic driving habits if they're on the street (not behind some
> bush or sign).  Is radar entrapment?  ...
 
The idea is to extort money, not slow down the traffic! :-) (?)