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Re:Hyundai’s 2015 Genesis will automatically brake for speed... by rezistik on Thursday June 26, 2014 @10:45PM (#7952546)
The problem with fines and fees is that it puts a price on things, which is why those electric signs work so much better than speeding cameras.

Sure, a $100, $200, or more ticket is expensive and a lot of money to some people it allows the people who can afford it to easily rationalize the behavior.

"It's only $200 bucks it's clearly not that big of an issue, if it was a real danger it would be more expensive"

However the speed blinkers let you know you're doing something wrong and these condition you to feel guilty therefore slowing down.

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Re:Hyundai’s 2015 Genesis will automatically brake for speed... by seanmcdirmid on Thursday June 26, 2014 @11:15PM (#7952598)
Most people don't worry about the speeding ticket cost, but the increased insurance premium that goes with it.
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Re:Hyundai’s 2015 Genesis will automatically brake for speed... by rockpoodle on Thursday June 26, 2014 @11:48PM (#7952665)
Agreed, insurance premium hikes are big compared to the fine. It's usually cheaper to hire a lawyer...though that also costs more than the fine.
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