[frosted-flakes]

> According to state law, all the money collected by local governments through paid fines can only be used for public safety initiatives like crossing guards and police training.

Should the broken flashing lights be fixed? Of course, and "school" times in regard to community safety zones should also be standardised state-wide.

What's the incentive for implementing misleading automated ticketing cameras if the revenue generated can only be used to do what the cameras already do? The purpose of the cameras is to improve safety. The money isn't going to Christmas bonuses so the police chief can buy a boat.

> “It’s violator-funded. If you don't want to pay $100, it is a very simple hack—don't speed in school zones and you won't get a citation.”

[hermannj314]

Of course the police chief won't buy a boat, but he will need police training on the specifics of the implementing a speed boat enforcement division, preferably over Labor Day weekend.

[parineum]

Now all the money that went to to public safety initiatives from the general fund can go elsewhere. Money turns out to be fungible.

Any time a tax/fee/fine is earmarked for something, it doesn't mean that thing gets more funding. It'll get the same funding but it won't come from the general fund. It's a cruel lie to get people to vote for things they think will get the government to actually serve them.