Little Rock expands license plate reader surveillance
Arkansas capital uses a camera equipped patrol car to scan license plates, sending data to a computer. Police say it helps find stolen cars and warrants but residents and privacy advocates fear tracking citizens' movements and data retention.
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Traffic cameras fuel debate across states
Legislation on red light and speed cameras heats up as 22 states file over 100 bills. Advocates cite safety benefits and pilot programs while opponents, including New Jersey’s Declan O’Scanlon, argue cameras institutionalize a system to extract revenue.
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Red-light cameras widespread across the United States
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety notes 543 communities use red-light cameras, with California, Illinois, Florida, Texas, Maryland, Missouri leading. The study says cameras cut red-light violations and serious crashes, while a New Jersey legislator argues safety focus is needed beyond violations.
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