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On Staten Island, someone has been placing bunches of artificial flowers in front of speed cameras, apparently to keep them from capturing violators. The act has drawn comparisons to a modern Robin Hood, casting the anonymous individual as challenging automated enforcement. The unusual tactic has certainly attracted attention.
Speed cameras remain a contentious topic, with supporters citing safety benefits and critics questioning their fairness and motives. Tampering with the devices, however, raises its own legal and practical concerns. The flower scheme highlights the ongoing public debate over automated traffic enforcement, even as obstructing such equipment carries potential consequences.
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