[mc6809e]

except that probably 80% of drivers exceed the speed limit on almost every road - and the black box shows that. so basically if they get into an accident where someone is injured, the "system" can make criminals out of them.

Which is why we have juries with mostly average people on them - so they can take such things into effect.

Sometimes juries go too far, of course. I once saw a jury deliberate on whether or not a drunk teen that killed his friend should be convicted of the crime. They were arguing about how there are plenty of people that can drive just fine while drunk so this kid wasn't really responsible.

So don't worry. Speeders get on juries and will be able to decide if speed was a factor or not.

I sure most of the jury were speeders in this case, too. But 18 miles per hour over the limit on ice was too much even for them.

[oceanview]

yes, but the system can bankrupt a defendant who has to defend themselves of these charges - even if acquitted.