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548. Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians?

Freakonomics Radio

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The Importance of Speed Cameras in New York City

Kelsey Ralph: Drivers are too protected or maybe too privileged in the US. He says speed cameras make crashes more likely, more dangerous and less likely to survive them. The best way to slow people down is to have rigorous enforcement, he says. "We don't have to change 100% of the roadways ... that would be way too difficult"

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