Gladwyn d’SouzaJun 12, 2024

With the absence of #20sPlenty and #SlowStreetNetworks, more intrusion for #SpeedSafetyCamerasSaveLives: The Flock network is separate from the speed enforcement cameras (also) being installed in San Francisco this year. Flock is not used for moving violations or traffic citations, and it doesn’t use facial recognition technology, officials said.
The Flock system works with police databases of suspect vehicles, including those used in Amber Alerts, compiled from departments all over the region.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/sfpd-arrests-license-plate-readers-19509117.php

Show threadGladwyn d’SouzaJan 15, 2024
JonathanVankin for California Local- In California, speeding-related tragedies were 35 percent of the total 4,285 traffic fatalities in the state happened due to excessive speeds. That’s about 1,500 deaths.
Friedman also authored 2021’s AB43, which allows local governments to lower speed limits without following the state-mandated “85th percentile rule,”
Under Friedman’s new legislation, AB645,  Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, Glendale, Long Beach and San Francisco will be allowed to install the automated cameras—previously prohibited under state law—in “high injury network” areas, that is, areas where the highest percentage of crashes occur. The cameras will also be allowed near schools, and in areas prone to street racing. 
#CrashesArentAccidents #SpeedKills #20splenty #SpeedSafetyCamerasSaveLives #UnGlamourousSolutionsAreClimateJustice #SlowStreetNetworks