Another problem with 'automated enforcement'

[Jim Choate]

On Wed, 4 Jul 2001, Declan McCullagh wrote:

> How do you call a radar gun or a 7-11 video camera or a fingerprint
> matching computer or an EZ-Pass that says someone was speeding?
> 
> Answer: You don't. You call the technician who runs the device, or the
> person who developed the device, and try to establish that the facts
> are true. Defense can challenge, but don't be surprised if they're
> unsuccessful.

There is a difference between 'evidence' and 'testimony' that is being
lost when camera's can automatically mail tickets, or anytime a
(non-sentient) machine can instigate legal proceedings or determine guilt
with no human intervention or management.

Not a good thing.


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