Council Scraps Speed Cameras
19/07/2008 05:43
Because they are 'a
blatant tax on the
motorist'A Tory council plans to pull £400,000 out of a speed camera project, claiming the devices are a 'blatant tax on the motorist'.
Swindon Borough Council in Wiltshire wants to spend the money on local safety measures, such as vehicle-activated speed signs.
Its proposal is believed to be the first time a council has publicly accused the Government of installing speed cameras to make money rather than prevent accidents.
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SINC SAYS:
You don’t suppose we should all e-mail a copy of this story to our city council, do you?