The language of coercion - a racket?

[Martin Cassini]

Is coercion the only language that traffic authorities can speak? TfL is planning trials of 20mph zones, with average speed camera enforcement. Of course low speeds are crucial when pedestrians are around, but what's the justification for 24-hour restrictions? Rather than holistic solutions embracing culture change and roadway redesign, the first resort of traffic policymakers is control and enforcement. In failing to harness the good in human nature, they neglect sustainable solutions. Are they also prone to an unhealthy interest in empire building, helping preserve their jobs and maintain profits for systems manufacturers, at our expense and to our detriment? If so, what a racket.