should medals be given civilians, for smashing speed cameras?
927341
Yes especially for doing it with style ie. throwing a tyre over one and filling it with petrol and torching the money making machines.\n\nIf you dont like cameras then this site will make you feel much better\n\nhttp://www.speedcam.co.uk/gatso2.htm\n\noh the devastation :)\n\nI'm sure a lot of the holier than thou's will be up in arms at your suggestion but i'd give you a medal for it.
1065800
I would think because it gives them some sense of power that they don't have in their life, but it’s really, really stupid and most people who speed will be or have been in a serious accident.
543345
Yes they should.  They are officers to, no matter what their position is. They are still wearing a badge and they are still there for our protection. They have to know the law to so shur they should be able to give out tickets.  Be easy on them, just imagine being outside in the strange weather to give out tickets because of people parking wrong. Sorry to hear about the ticket. At least it doesn't show on the driving record.
144614
In the event this allegation is true, and it probably makes sense that it is, it is officers who make the decision on who gets what.  It stands to reason that they take care of their own, first.  It seems to me the most hazordous job in the Marine Corps is that of a Lance Corporal.  Look at any cauality list, the majority hold that rank.  On that basis, you would think the majority of medals for valor would go to enlisted men, especially those who suffer the most, Lance Corporals. There is politics everywhere!
764806
Wrong? They should give men like you medals!!!!!!! Here is a huge pat on the back and thank you, from someone who had an abusive step-father and prayed daily for someone like you to rescue me. Thank you for being a great human being!!!!!!!
882747
Suppose it was not a photo system but instead a cop standing there. If the local rule is no tolerance for speeding you would have gotten the same ticket for 41 in a 40 zone. So the camera has nothing to do with it. \n\nBesides even if the camera observed you going over the limit there is still a review by a human who will see the speed number on the image.\n\nWhatever the local rule is that is taken into account in the tickets (and I am sure 1 mph over is not considered violating a speed limit).
423522
I can't think of a single reason they shouldn't be allowed. It's a public place, and cameras are freely allowed in public places. Further, there is a reasonable expectation that the school would be able to prevent crimes lke vandalism, etc.
238319
If they get in the way of rescuers, then yes, they should be fined or even face jail time for their actions, depending how severe the situation is.\n\nAs for adults who run around with their cameras during storms, that is their decision to do that and nobody should have to pay for their stupidty in search of their 15 minutes of fame.
771491
RACING SHOULD ONLY BE DONE ON A RACE TRACK. THERE ARE TOO MANY VARIABLES THAT MAKE THE STREET RACING YOUR TALKING ABOUT WAY TOO DANGEROUS. I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU KILLING YOURSELF LIKE SOME OFF THESE OTHER PEOPLE DO, YOU MADE YOUR DECISION. I CARE ABOUT THE INNOCENT PERSON WHO ISN'T RACING IN ANOTHER CAR THAT YOU BLAST. YOU'LL FEEL REAL BAD, MAYBE EVEN SORRY. BUT THEN IT WILL BE TOO LATE.
844499
I had'nt heard about it myself but if that's the case they should have got a bl**dy medal to boot.
909792
Great Idea.\nThere are different places (Bureau of Personal) across the country that will check out and send you the medals for free.  Postage free.\nThey are a work of art.\nIn the Midwest, it's at St. Louis.\nCheck with your local VFW or American Legion.\nA person deserves EVERY medal that he is entitled too.  It's not being a glory hound.\nOnce you get them all, you can buy duplicates from Medal Catalogs, so you can leave a full set to each child.\nBless you for your service.   And me too.\nThank you.
858564
it all depends on the crime, many times they deserve it for the lost of lives.\n\n:> peace\n.
388694
I feel the say way.  I do not hate them.  I just don't think anybody who disrespects others and commits a crime should get away with anything.  They should be punished, not rewarded.  And yea, they should go back and wait in line and file the proper paperworks.
246183
It's a huge problem here, last month the cops set up a trap and arrested a bunch, they confiscated 8 cars they are keeping! They made a bunch of tickets too for illegal parts and unsafe cars. They deserve every charge they get, streets are made for driving, not racing, I don't care if there's no track around to go race legally, I've been into racing my whole life, I'm 42 years old and have NEVER raced on the street. My grandparents were both killed instantly by a speeding car. Just because you can drive a video game doesn't mean you're qualified to be a race car driver, it takes years of trained experiance behind the wheel of a REAL car to drive at high speeds, and even then it's not safe. If you ask any seasoned race driver if it's safe, you'll never get a yes, you'll get " It's about as safe as they can make it for the conditions we drive". Those conditions are a RACE TRACK driving with other drivers who have the same equipment and training you do. It's NOT a public road with regular cars, regardless of the roll cage you may have in your car, other's on that same road have a stock off the shelf car.I don't care how good you think you are behind the wheel, if you drive at high speeds on public roads, you're irresponsible and unsafe, putting peoples lives in danger for your own selfish thrills.
972765
Depends if there was a film in the camera.\n\nIf you get caught for speeding in a 30 its a £60 fine and 3 points. Bummer, I got caught twice
540487
Well that's a bit harsh and very shifty. You are an idiot i_love_orange_crush_05. Answer any old question just to get a few points - this isn't the Olympic games, there are no trophies at the end. There is no call for abusing someone in their own question when it is a serious question - as opposed to the ones I saw under your name.\n\nWell mum2Natalee - I would have to agree with you, it is a bit boring - apart from the fake breasts on the 19 year old hottie.
628726
Yes it is - (in the UK that is - hope you are in the UK?).  You can request proof that appropriate signs were in place as stipulated in the Road Traffic Act.  You may find that sending this letter may get on their wick to the point that they will drop the speeding claim - obviously they have to have photographic evidence of the offence also!  As per the RTA they also have to provide the items requested in the letter.  I managed to get off a speeding fine with it.  \n\n\nIn order that I may honestly complete the required information requested on the reverse of the form, I require the photographic evidence of the alleged offence in order that I may ascertain who was driving.\n\nI will also require:-\n\n•The name of the manufacturer, including make and model and serial number of the radar or laser gun used.\n\n•Copies of the manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule for the above device.\n\n•Copies of the manufacturer’s literature as it relates to the correct use, including but not limited to, mounting, aiming, weather and traffic limitations for the device used.\n\n•A copy of the past six months maintenance records, including but not limited to calibration specifications.\n\n•Photographic evidence that the legally required notifications of speed camera use were displayed at the site being used for speeding offence detection, or a copy of the relevant legislation that states that this in not necessary.\nPlease note that attempted delivery to the address listed on your letter, as detailed above, will be considered as valid service of this document.\n\nI look forward to your prompt response.\n\n\nGood luck with it!!  I don't know about anyone else - but I have no problem with fixed speed cameras - just the nasty sneaky mobile ones - normally hidden away in an area that has no risk to pedestrians, but significant possibility for speeding without endangerment to any other road users.  GRRR nasty money making machines!!