In this era of rapid technological change, the "electronic eye" has gradually become an important tool for maintaining public order and safety with its unique monitoring function. However, with its widespread application, some chaos has gradually surfaced, the most notable of which is the staggering number of fines. What are the secrets behind these numbers?
Hotspot Engine Program I. Staggering Fines Figures.
In recent years, the application of "electronic eye" in traffic law enforcement, urban management and other fields has become more and more extensive, followed by the rapid growth of fine income. According to statistics, the total amount of traffic fines in the country in 2022 has exceeded the 300 billion yuan mark, reaching a staggering 350 billion yuan. By the end of 2022, the number of civilian cars in the country was about 31.9 billion, accounting for 94 percent of the total number of cars3%, an increase of 17.52 million units or 567%。This means that the average fine for each vehicle in the year due to the "electronic eye" is as high as 1,100 yuan.
At the same time, there are significant differences in fines from region to region. In some large cities, due to the large traffic flow and complex traffic conditions, there are naturally many illegal acts captured by the "electronic eye", so the total amount of fines is relatively high. In some small cities or rural areas, although the traffic flow is small, the total amount of fines should not be underestimated due to non-standard law enforcement and unreasonable monitoring equipment.
Such a figure is shocking, and it makes people even more wonderful: why are there such high fines? How exactly are these fines generated? Went to ** again?
2. The root cause of the phenomenon of arbitrary fines.
To answer these questions, we must first start with the setting and use of the "electronic eye". In some places, in order to increase fiscal revenue or improve the level of traffic management, the first department has intensively set up "electronic eyes" on the road to indiscriminately capture and punish passing vehicles. This kind of law enforcement for the purpose of imposing fines seriously violates the fairness and reasonableness of law enforcement.
In addition, there are many irregularities in the use of "electronic eyes" by some law enforcement agencies. For example, in some places, in order to pursue high fines, law enforcement authorities will deliberately set the capture standards of "electronic eyes" too harshly, and even impose severe penalties for some minor violations. In some places, there are problems such as misshooting and missing shots in the "electronic eye", resulting in many innocent car owners being wrongly fined.
The existence of these problems has made the "electronic eye" a tool for some localities and departments to accumulate wealth. By abusing the "electronic eye", they wantonly increase the income from fines, seriously harming the legitimate rights and interests of citizens.
3. The harm and impact of arbitrary fines.
The widespread phenomenon of arbitrary fines has had a serious negative impact on society. First, it undermines the impartiality and authority of law enforcement. When law enforcement is alienated as a tool for fines, people's faith in and respect for the law will gradually disappear, and the foundation of a society governed by the rule of law will also be shaken. Second, indiscriminate fines exacerbate social injustice and contradictions. By abusing the "electronic eye" to increase fiscal revenue, some localities and departments are actually privatizing public power and aggravating social injustice and contradictions. Finally, the indiscriminate fines have damaged the credibility and image of the company. When ** is labeled as "fine**", its image in the eyes of the public will be greatly reduced, and its credibility and enforcement will also be seriously affected.
4. Measures and suggestions to solve the problem of arbitrary fines.
In the face of the widespread existence and serious harm of arbitrary fines, we must take practical and effective measures to solve this problem. First, governance at the source is key. All levels and relevant departments should strengthen the supervision and review of the setting and use of "electronic eyes" to ensure their legitimacy and rationality. At the same time, it is necessary to clean up and rectify those "electronic eyes" that are obviously aimed at imposing fines, and resolutely put an end to the occurrence of abuse.
Second, strengthening the building of the legal system is also an important way to solve the problem of indiscriminate fines. Relevant laws, regulations, and rules and regulations should be improved, and the standards for setting up "electronic eyes", the procedures for their use, and the basis for punishment should be clearly stipulated. At the same time, it is necessary to intensify the crackdown on the illegal setting up and use of "electronic eyes", and investigate the legal responsibility of the relevant responsible persons in accordance with the law.
In addition, the establishment of a long-term monitoring mechanism is also a necessary means to solve the problem of arbitrary fines. All levels and relevant departments should regularly publish information such as the location, use and punishment results of the "electronic eye" to the public, and accept social supervision. At the same time, citizens should be encouraged to actively participate in supervision work and report and complain about the problems of indiscriminate fines that are discovered. Appropriate rewards and commendations should be given to those who report if they are substantiated, so as to motivate more people to participate in the supervision work.
In addition to the above measures, we can also solve the problem of indiscriminate fines through technological means. For example, artificial intelligence technology is used to improve the accuracy and fairness of the capture of the "electronic eye", and reduce the occurrence of problems such as misshooting and missing shots. At the same time, a national traffic violation database and information sharing platform can also be established to achieve cross-regional and cross-departmental illegal information sharing and joint disciplinary action mechanisms. This will not only improve the efficiency and quality of law enforcement, but also give violators nowhere to hide.
V. Conclusion and Prospects.
As a modern scientific and technological means in the field of law enforcement, the "electronic eye" should play a positive role, but when it is alienated by some localities and departments as a tool for fines, it deviates from the original intention. In the face of the serious harm caused by the phenomenon of indiscriminate fines, we must take practical and effective measures to solve it in order to safeguard social fairness, justice, and the rule of law. Looking forward to the future, we look forward to building a more fair, transparent and efficient traffic law enforcement system with the joint efforts of relevant departments at all levels and the active participation of the majority of citizens, so that the "electronic eye" can truly play its due role and contribute to the harmony and stability of the society.