Wasn't always that way; up until about eight years ago, CHP couldn't use radar for speed enforcement, as the California courts felt it was too unreliable. That was before the Democrats' domination of the Assembly and the regime of "Red" Davis.
This thing costs $6,000 a month? That's $72,000 a year, why not just hire more cops?
cops cost more than that!
Because not only does the camera operate 24 hours a day, without vacation or potty breaks, but the $6,000 a month covers all of the camera systems, not just one. How many cops will $72,000 a year hire? Keep in mind that the cost of a cop is not just salary, but also benefits, insurance, equipment, and so forth.
"This thing costs $6,000 a month? That's $72,000 a year, why not just hire more cops?"
the city banked about $450,000 in the first four months of operation. Over the next year, the tally should hit $800,000, according to the city's budget.
That should answer your question!