The argument whether traffic enforcement systems should be operated on a per-violation or fixed-period basis is examined. The views of a number ofequipment manufactures are represented regarding which business models are best suited to preserving the reputation of enforcement and of their systems. Changes about to be made to highway law in Italy are first considered in the light of recent alleged per-violation problems. The situation was considered to vary according to country with European countries being particularly likely to consider per-violation as profiteering. It is suggested that a successful enforcement solution would reduce casualties and catch few people as offence levels fall. Whilst a contract based on agreedperformance was often deemed preferable it was considered that per-violation could be made more acceptable with increased transparency regarding the use of fines. Most respondents believed that both business models were feasible depending on location. Levels of fines, speeds, leasing agreements and congestion charging are also considered.
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