@thebritspot: They even called it ‘Speedy’ 👀📸 After the fake camera went up overnight on Sandhurst Road in Catford, drivers are reported to have immediately begun slowing down and locals noticed the road felt calmer “for the first time in years.” Lewisham Council however removed the camera in 2 days. "The council is not responsible for installing speed cameras or speed enforcement, but we have made TfL aware of residents' concerns,” Lewisham council said. “We're in the process of introducing new measures to calm traffic and prevent inconsiderate parking, which causes severe disruption to pedestrians." Via: (Reddit/u/mattsparkes)

Tony :

Bizarre how it could “lead to an accident” here. But not when they put up the real thing…

Ash Mohammad :

it wasnt generating income for council

Vali :

it's not about the speeding, it's about the money, they can't milk a fake camera....God I love this country and their councils 🥰

yucca_yat :

Only put speed cameras where they know they will make plenty of cash

tennerorless :

I hate this country bruh

Geek :

100% proves SPEED cameras are NOTHING to do with SPEED and ALL to do with MONEY.

I’m gonna be a star :

Because the government doesn’t care about anything other than money

ivoramalhokip :

so the point isn't about slowing people... it's all about getting money

Moin :

The council would be happy if they were making money from it 🙄

summit :

my grandparents have one and haven't been asked at all 😂

Ray Von :

Sharko and friends :

So it was never about the speeding and all about who pockets the money 😁

ADHDBT :

ie less money being made on fines

Liverdad :

Ask Councils how much the spend on consultants per year. It will blow your mind folks.

ttratl :

Speed cameras are for revenue generation. If no money goes to the council - it has to go.

. :

they don't care about safety they only care about money hence why those speed camera vans are never on residential streets but only a few certain spots where they get the most revenue

Mystikal :

as a french I'm so confused. why yall don't do protest against the council ?

Giggl3pig :

It’s all about the money

Happy :

2days?! That was quick. Is it a shortcut to the council offices?

INVI :

😳😬😬😬For sure it's "concerned residents" and for "safer streets" not just made to justify more of those horrors and new cash machines

Clyde :

Anything but fix the problem

Jay's public :

😂😂😂

Lucylovesmotherhood :

only interested in money not lives

Pppffttt :

Need a fake camera at every pothole.

Tristan :

Could you get a reward if it prevents an accident?