[DML] Re: Delorean and Laser Speed Detection

[Robert Brandys <oehcs@xxxx>]

The assumption that there is a relationship between vehicle speed and
total accident deaths is constantly used by police to justify speed
enforcement. Studies of accidents and vehicle death by DOT and the
national safety council clearly show that most injuries and fatalities
happen on local street at interection at speeds less than 40 mph. 

If police spent more time analyzing accident causes and getting
dangerous intersections redesigned and fixed, there would be many less
accidents and deaths. 

In reality, speed enforcement is just another source of revenue to local
communities. ALMOST 50% of all fatalities are side impacts, speed has
very little to do with this type of accident.