The General Assembly is gearing up to rein in on the growing use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement, a move prompted by the Virginia Crime Commission, which voted Friday to pursue new regulations. ALPRs — cameras that capture a vehicle’s license plate along with its location, date and time — have exploded […]
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Flock Safety cameras capture license plates. (Photo courtesy of Flock Safety)
The General Assembly is gearing up to rein in on the growing use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement, a move prompted by the Virginia Crime Commission, which voted Friday to pursue new regulations.
ALPRs — cameras that capture a vehicle’s license plate along with its location, date and time — have exploded in popularity nationwide, used by everyone from businesses to homeowner associations to law enforcement agencies.
