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Did someone tell him that speed limits are also regulated by legislation? Instead of changing the rule he dislikes, he removes the enforcement. I wish I could say it's surprising, but many people think like this.
(not discussing whether speed limits are good or not, just the thought process behind it)
The cynical part of me says it's probably because cameras grab everyone. Compared to human enforcement which can be... Subtly encouraged to only enforce the speed limit on the "right people"
It's interesting, isn't it? People are seemingly ok with laws, but they can get pretty squeamish about enforcement. But what's the point of a law without enforcement? An unenforced law is just a recommendation. I think to some that's what it means to live in a "free society," when laws are mere suggestions and following them is voluntary.
Doug and his followers are part of the Conservative Party. So the party of "law and order".... Except for laws regulating drivers.
I think it's a lot more politically tenable to starve enforcement than to change legislation, change signage, etc.