In recent years, with the increasing prominence of urban traffic congestion, illegal cameras have been added to improve traffic order and safety. However, some netizens questioned the setting of the camera, believing that the motive behind it was purely for profit rather than really maintaining traffic safety. In many prefecture-level cities and economically underdeveloped cities, there are a large number of cameras, while at the intersections of provincial capitals and large cities, there are relatively few cameras, which has aroused widespread concern and heated discussions.
According to the author's observation of driving in Changsha for a long time, the number of cameras at most intersections in Changsha is not large. Unless it is a complex intersection with a large traffic flow, there will be more camera settings. It is worth noting that these intersections usually rarely involve illegal acts, while those in some other prefecture-level cities show a very different picture. For example, in Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, there are more than 30 cameras on a 50-meter stretch of road, forming four rows of dense illegal cameras. A similar scene is still happening in the urban area of Loudi, where the cameras are densely packed at the intersection, and even the camera crossbar cannot be accommodated. According to local residents, the cameras at these intersections can capture almost all illegal information, including playing **, not wearing seat belts, pressing lines, not following lanes, running red lights, not yielding to pedestrians, and so on.
Although legally speaking, the setting of these cameras is in accordance with road traffic regulations, because it is the driver's responsibility to obey the traffic rules to maintain the orderly flow of traffic. However, too many camera settings can also cause psychological burden and discomfort for drivers, and even hinder the entry of out-of-town vehicles. On the other hand, this is also a bit of a waste of resources.
An insider broke the news that large cities generally install cameras with financial allocation, and relevant departments have ownership and control rights. Smaller cities, on the other hand, often outsource installation tasks to companies that make a profit by imposing fines for violations. However, we do not know whether these claims are true or not.
No matter how many cameras are set up, as long as the driver strictly follows the traffic rules, these cameras are just decorations. But have you ever encountered an unimaginable density of cameras?Feel free to share with us in the comment section.
Cameras play an important role in maintaining order and safety on road traffic. However, a series of problems and impacts caused by the dense deployment of cameras cannot be ignored.
First of all, in terms of road traffic management, the number of cameras does not fully represent the degree of traffic safety in a city. Conversely, too many cameras can cause stress and discomfort to drivers, and even the attention between drivers may no longer be focused on traffic safety, but may become a strategy to avoid illegal shooting. This can lead to chaos in road traffic and an increase in unsafe factors.
Secondly, too many cameras also involve a waste of resources. A large number of cameras require manpower and material resources to maintain and manage, and these resources could be used for other needs, such as road maintenance and improvement, transportation facility construction, etc. Therefore, when setting up cameras, it is necessary to balance security and resource utilization to avoid excessive waste.
Again, camera-intensive settings can have a negative impact on the driver's driving experience. Too many cameras can make drivers feel oppressed by monitoring and restriction, which can affect the mood and experience of driving. This is especially evident for out-of-town drivers, who may perceive it as an unfriendly gesture from the city to out-of-town vehicles, thus creating a negative impression of the city's image.
Finally, the camera-intensive setup also raises some social problems. It has been reported that there are problems with the transfer of interests in the setting of some illegal shooting cameras, such as the relationship of interests between the ** department and the camera operating company. This phenomenon may lead to some cameras being set up not for real traffic safety reasons, but for the sake of maximizing profits. This not only makes the camera setup unfair, but also damages the credibility of **.
From the above analysis, it can be seen that the setting of the camera is not just a simple traffic safety issue, but involves many considerations and impacts. When setting up cameras, you need to weigh factors such as traffic safety, resource utilization, driver experience, and social credibility to achieve a balanced state.
As drivers, we must always maintain traffic safety awareness, obey traffic rules, and do not give the camera a chance to "take pictures". At the same time, we should also pay attention to whether the camera setting is reasonable and possible problems, and advocate fair and transparent supervision of the management and use of cameras.
As a leader and related departments, it is necessary to carry out scientific and reasonable planning according to the actual situation when setting up the camera, so as to avoid the problem of over-intensive setting and waste of resources. In addition, a sound regulatory mechanism should be established to ensure the fairness and legitimacy of camera settings.
Through the in-depth understanding of the phenomenon of camera intensity, we can not only better understand the problems behind the camera settings, but also trigger thinking and discussion about traffic safety and its management. Only by working together can we achieve the goal of safe and orderly traffic and provide a better travel environment for people.