Anirvan Chatterjee on Nostr: "So while traffic stops over basic violations may be a successful strategy for ...
"So while traffic stops over basic violations may be a successful strategy for localities to collect fines and fees, it’s not one to make streets safer. In fact, the biggest reduction in fatal car crashes over the 20th century can be attributed to upgraded vehicle technology (such as shatter-resistant windshields and seat belts) and improved road design (including better road illumination and the addition of barriers separating oncoming traffic lanes)."
https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/traffic-violence-is-up-policing-isnt-the-answerPublished at
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